Richard and Robert are watching a film on public television. The film is of the amputation of an arm. The film evoked interest in Richard and disgust in Robert because each boy attached different meaning to the film. Richard, who is studying to become a doctor, interpreted the film in a clinical, detached way. The sight of blood, on the other hand, sickened Robert. Each boy had a different of the film.

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Cognitive appraisal refers to the personal interpretation of a situation that ultimately influences the emotional reaction. Richard and Robert had different interpretations of the film, leading to different emotional responses.

Richard and Robert Are Watching a Film on Public Television