For Descartes, the essence of an emotion was that it was a(n):
A)factor-a property of the mind.
B)implicit process-an unconscious experience
C)signal-a cue for social interaction.
D)uproar-a strong bodily reaction.

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Descartes viewed emotions as strong bodily reactions, which he referred to as "passions of the soul," emphasizing their physical and physiological aspects.

For Descartes, the Essence of an Emotion Was That It