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What would Plutchik's theory of emotion suggest about the three emotions of apprehension,fear,and terror

A)  They are three of the primary emotions. 
B)  They are variations in intensity of one primary emotion. 
C)  They are all secondary emotions. 
D)  They are blends of primary emotions.

Plutchik's Theory

A psychoevolutionary theory of emotion which proposes eight primary emotions and their interrelations, emphasizing the adaptive and evolutionary functions of emotions.

Primary Emotions

Basic emotions that are universal across cultures, such as happiness, sadness, fear, and anger.

Apprehension

A feeling of anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen, often involving concern about future events or situations.

  • Relate emotions to evolutionary theories and their survival value.
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Vat's GandhiMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to Plutchik's theory of emotion, emotions can be understood in terms of intensity. Apprehension, fear, and terror are considered variations in intensity of the primary emotion of fear, with apprehension being a milder form and terror being the most intense form.