Questions: Question 9 ( 0.5 points) The theory that asserts that the experience of emotion is determined by the intensity of the arousal we are experiencing, but that the cognitive appraisal of the situation determines what the emotion will be is: 1) Cannon-Bard theory of emotion. 2) James-Lange theory of emotion. 3) Misattribution theory of emotion. 4) Schachter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion.

The answer is 4) Schachter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion.

Explanation for each option:

1. Cannon-Bard theory of emotion: This theory posits that emotional experience and physiological arousal occur simultaneously and independently. According to Cannon and Bard, when an emotion-provoking event occurs, the thalamus sends signals simultaneously to the cortex (causing the emotional experience) and to the autonomic nervous system (causing physiological arousal). Therefore, this theory does not involve the cognitive appraisal of the situation determining the emotion.

2. James-Lange theory of emotion: This theory suggests that emotions are the result of physiological reactions to events. According to James and Lange, an event causes physiological arousal first, and then the brain interprets this arousal as an emotion. This theory does not account for the cognitive appraisal of the situation determining the specific emotion.

3. Misattribution theory of emotion: This theory involves the idea that people can misattribute their physiological arousal to the wrong source, leading to incorrect emotional experiences. While it does involve cognitive appraisal, it specifically focuses on the misattribution aspect rather than the general process of determining emotion through arousal and cognitive appraisal.

4. Schachter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion: This theory, also known as the two-factor theory, asserts that emotion is determined by two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal. According to Schachter and Singer, the intensity of the arousal determines the intensity of the emotion, but the specific emotion experienced is determined by the cognitive appraisal of the situation. This matches the description given in the question.