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Lazarus' Cognitive-Mediational Theory

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AP Psychology

Definition

Lazarus' Cognitive-Mediational Theory suggests that our emotions are determined by our cognitive appraisal of events rather than solely by the events themselves. According to this theory, how we interpret and evaluate situations influences our emotional responses.

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