You and a friend are lost while walking a street in a foreign city.A stranger approaches and you are concerned that the stranger may try to mug you.Your friend assumes that the stranger is approaching to give you directions.As the stranger approaches,you experience fear but your friend experiences relief.How can your different emotional reactions be explained?

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The cognitive theory of emotion suggests that emotions are based on an individual's interpretation or appraisal of a situation. In this scenario, you and your friend interpret the stranger's approach differently, leading to different emotional reactions.

You and a Friend Are Lost While Walking a Street