Roberto tells Azzy that he's felt guilty about lying to his parents about a recent speeding ticket. Azzy suggests that Roberto is experiencing that emotion because he has attached a category label (guilt) to his unpleasant feelings. He believes this kind of labeling comes from our cultural training. Azzy's theory seems to be in agreement with __________ of emotion.

A. the conceptual act model
B. Cannon's central theory
C. James's peripheral theory
D. the social referencing model


Answer: A

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