Asked by Vaughn Mo Johnson on May 08, 2024

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Who argued that while the experience of a split-second fear response may not involve conscious thinking,it still requires an effortless,unconscious cognitive appraisal?

A) Robert Zajonc
B) William James
C) Richard Lazarus
D) Joseph LeDoux

Cognitive Appraisal

The process of evaluating and interpreting an event or situation that leads to an emotional response.

Split-Second Fear

A rapid, automatic fear response to a perceived threat, occurring in a fraction of a second.

Unconscious

Pertaining to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but influences behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.

  • Identify the differences in the emotional response theories put forward by Lazarus, Zajonc, and LeDoux.
  • Describe how cognitive appraisal contributes to emotional reactions, based on Lazarus's perspective.
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Kaiju-O DannyMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Richard Lazarus argued that even quick, automatic emotional responses involve some form of cognitive appraisal, albeit unconscious and effortless, challenging the idea that these processes occur without any cognitive activity.