Plutchik is likely to characterize an emotion such as guilt as a result of
A)the action of a single, powerful hormone.
B)a specific pattern of physiological reactions.
C)a mixture of several primary emotions.
D)a generalized physiological reaction to specific cognitions.

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Plutchik's theory suggests that emotions are made up of mixtures of primary emotions. Guilt is considered a secondary emotion, which is a mixture of primary emotions such as fear and sadness.

Plutchik Is Likely to Characterize an Emotion Such as Guilt