Erica saw her old boyfriend and her heart began to race. According to cognitive theory, is she happy to see him or frightened of him?
A. She is frightened because her emotional reaction came before her heart began to race.
B. You cannot tell because she is not displaying a basic emotion.
C. It depends on how she interprets the situation.
D. She must be frightened because her heart began to race before she reacted emotionally.
Answer: C. It depends on how she interprets the situation.
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