Research with subliminally flashed stimuli supports Robert Zajonc's view that

A) the heart is always subject to the mind.
B) emotional reactions involve deliberate rational thinking.
C) cognition is not necessary for emotion.
D) responding to a subliminal stimulus is a learned skill.

Subliminally Flashed Stimuli

Visual or auditory stimuli presented below the threshold of conscious perception, intended to influence the mind without the individual being aware.

Emotional Reactions

Responses involving feelings that occur in consequence to an internal or external event.

Rational Thinking

The ability to think logically, making decisions and solving problems by applying reason and critical thinking.