The belief that "other people can hurt you physically, but only you can hurt yourself emotionally" is evidenced in the ________________ theory of emotions.

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The belief that emotional reactions are caused by our own interpretations and thoughts is a key component of cognitive labeling theory. This theory proposes that our emotions are not directly caused by external events, but rather by how we perceive and interpret those events. Therefore, the idea that we can only hurt ourselves emotionally aligns with the cognitive labeling theory. The James-Lange theory emphasizes physiological responses, emotional contagion focuses on the spread of emotions from one person to another.

The Belief That "Other People Can Hurt You Physically, but Only