As a result of an injury, Jane's autonomic nervous system produces less vigorous responses than it once did. According to the Schachter and Singer theory of emotions, what changes (if any) will there be in her emotions?

A) She will experience only the unpleasant emotions (such as anger and fear) , not the pleasant emotions.
B) Her emotional experiences will be the same as ever.
C) She will experience the same emotions as before, but they will feel weaker.
D) She will experience emotions as strongly as before, but she will have trouble recognizing which emotion is which.

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Alaina Pandl · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  According to the Schachter and Singer theory of emotions, emotions depend on both the physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal. In Jane's case, her physiological responses are less vigorous, but she is still capable of making cognitive appraisals. Therefore, she will experience the same emotions as before but they will feel weaker.

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