In the Context of Cognition and Emotion, Zajonc Famously Argued

question 70

Multiple Choice

In the context of cognition and emotion, Zajonc famously argued

• A)for the primacy of thinking
• B)that preferences need no inferences
• C)that humans cognitively appraise themselves and their social circumstances
• D)that cognitive activity is a precondition for emotion

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Definitions:

Information-Processing Model

A framework that compares human cognition to the way computers process information, emphasizing stages of input, processing, and output.

Conceptualization

The process of defining clear, detailed concepts and terms for use in a study, ensuring mutual understanding and specificity in discussion or research.

Information-Processing Theory

A framework for studying memory that uses the computer as a model of human cognitive processes.

Information Processing

A cognitive approach that likens the mind to a computer in terms of how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved.