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Appraisal Theory: How Your Thoughts Create Your Emotions

By Mohammed looti / / 1 min read
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · October 23, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: October 23, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim PhD in Psychology
Faculty Member • University of Kerbala
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Appraisal Theory: How Your Thoughts Create Your Emotions
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an overarching name for a group of theories, stating that people’s cognitive appraisals or evaluations of a situation determine the emotions they feel in response to the situation and their evaluation or appraisal of it. See also cognitive appraisal theory.

APPRAISAL THEORY: “Appraisal theory suggests that the unique response different people have to the same situation is largely influenced by their appraisal of it.”
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About the Author: Mohammed looti

An academic and researcher specialized in educational psychology and a faculty member at the University of Kerbala. He holds a PhD in his field, and his research interests center on positive psychology, the development of psychological scales, and cognitive emotion regulation. Dr. Looti is distinguished by his contemporary research approach, focusing on the psychological effects of modern technology and artificial intelligence on mental health and identity formation among young people. His scholarly contributions also extend to studying the dynamics of family communication and its role in building self-efficacy and leadership skills, in addition to his research on mindfulness programs and psychological recovery — making him an active researcher enriching the field of educational and applied psychology.

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looti, M. (2026, October 23). Appraisal Theory: How Your Thoughts Create Your Emotions. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/appraisal-theory/
looti, Mohammed. “Appraisal Theory: How Your Thoughts Create Your Emotions.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 23 October 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/appraisal-theory/.
looti, Mohammed. “Appraisal Theory: How Your Thoughts Create Your Emotions.” Encyclopedia of psychology. October 23, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/appraisal-theory/.

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