Luke just received word that his grandmother passed away. First, he thinks about how much he loved her and how much he will miss her

He then feels sad and begins to cry. Which theory of emotion best describes this situation?
a) James-Lange theory
b) Schachter-Singer theory
c) Lazarus theory
d) Cannon-Bard theory


Answer: c

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