Herb is really interested in and attracted to Carol, but has not had any luck when asking her out on a date. According to the cognitive appraisal theory, when Herb finds out a few weeks later that Carol has begun a new romantic relationship with someone else, he:

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Cognitive appraisal theory suggests that emotions are determined by our assessment (appraisal) of a situation. Herb's feeling of sadness arises from his interpretation of Carol's new relationship as a personal rejection and an attack on his self-esteem, rather than from the physical reaction of crying itself.

Herb Is Really Interested in and Attracted to Carol, but Has