Kathleen is deathly frightened of dogs.On a cognitive level,she knows that most dogs are leashed and/or are friendly,but she continues to evaluate such situations as highly risky.What other factor is influencing her perception of risk?
A) low intelligence
B) distorted thinking
C) inability to read social cues
D) emotion

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Kathleen's fear of dogs is not based on a rational assessment of the situation but is driven by her emotions. Despite her awareness that most dogs are harmless, her fear response dominates her perception of risk. This suggests that her perception of risk is being influenced by her emotional state, rather than any cognitive or social factors.

Kathleen Is Deathly Frightened of Dogs