Zajonc contends that a physiological explanation of the finding that emotion can occur quickly and without cognition is the direct ling between the thalamus and the:

A) hypothalamus
B) amygdala
C) hippocampus
D) cerebellum

Thalamus

A part of the brain that acts as a principal relay station for sensory information, directing it to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Physiological Explanation

An interpretation of a phenomenon or behavior by relating it to physiological processes and biological functions.

Cognition

The cognitive process of gaining awareness and comprehension via thinking, experiencing, and sensory perception.