When Zajonc Famously Said, "Preferences Need No Inferences" with Respect

question 8

Multiple Choice

When Zajonc famously said, "preferences need no inferences" with respect to emotion, what was he really arguing?

• A) Appraisal does not need to come first in the emotion process.
• B) Appraisal must come first in the emotion process.
• C) Personality traits are more important than situations for determining emotions.
• D) Attitudes are more important than personality traits for determining emotions.

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