Contrary to Schachter and Singer, Lazarus believes that when faced with a stimulus or event,
A) a person first appraises it.
B) the emotion follows.
C) the physiological sensations are dominant in determining the emotion.
D) we turn to the environment to see what others are doing.

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Lazarus proposed that when faced with a stimulus or event, a person first appraises it. This appraisal then leads to the experience of emotion, which can be influenced by cognitive factors such as beliefs, values, and past experiences. This is in contrast to the Schachter and Singer's theory, which suggests that physiological arousal precedes and influences the experience of emotion.

Contrary to Schachter and Singer, Lazarus Believes That When Faced