"Because the autonomic sensations produced in emotional situations are not distinctive,it's easy to misinterpret their meaning." Which theory does this statement support?
A) frustration-aggression hypothesis
B) James-Lange theory of emotions
C) cognitive theory of emotions
D) Cannon-Bard theory of emotions

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This statement supports the cognitive theory of emotions, which posits that the interpretation of a situation precedes the emotional response, suggesting that the same physiological responses can be interpreted differently depending on the cognitive appraisal of the situation.

"Because the Autonomic Sensations Produced in Emotional Situations Are Not