Richard Lazarus Believed in the Primacy of Thinking

question 24

Multiple Choice

Richard Lazarus believed in the primacy of thinking.What does this mean?

• A) Emotions come before thoughts.
• B) Cognitive activity is a necessary precondition for emotion.
• C) Cognitive ability makes intrinsic motivation possible.
• D) Cognitive ability depends on extrinsic motivation.

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