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:

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain involved in movement control and coordination.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower portion of the brainstem, which regulates vital bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Prefrontal Lobe

A region at the front of the frontal lobes of the brain, associated with complex behaviors, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Afferent Fibers

Afferent Fibers are nerve fibers that carry sensory information from the sensory receptors in the periphery of the body towards the central nervous system.