Asked by Stephanie Alejandre on May 17, 2024

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Who argued that our emotional reactions to specific situations can occur rapidly and prior to any conscious interpretations of those situations?

A) Walter Cannon
B) Stanley Schachter
C) Robert Zajonc
D) Jerome Singer

Walter Cannon

A prominent physiologist known for his work on the fight or flight response and the coining of the term 'homeostasis.'

Conscious Interpretations

The process through which individuals apply conscious thought to assign meaning to various experiences or stimuli.

Emotional Reactions

The spontaneous and subjective experience of feelings in response to stimuli, which can influence thoughts and behavior.

  • Outline the importance of cognitive appraisal in shaping emotions and influencing how these emotions are felt.
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Sarah CornellMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Robert Zajonc's theory of "mere exposure" suggests that our emotions can be influenced by a subliminal or unconscious processing of stimuli, meaning that we can feel something even before we consciously understand what it is or why we feel that way. This theory implies that our emotional reactions can occur rapidly and prior to any conscious interpretations of situations.