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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Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price.

Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a product or service changes relative to a change in consumers' income.

Total Revenue

The total income a firm receives from the sale of its goods or services before any costs or expenses are subtracted.

Least Elastic

Refers to the degree of responsiveness or sensitivity of demand or supply to changes in prices, with the least elastic being the least responsive.