Richard Lazarus believed in the primacy of thinking.What does this mean?

A) Emotions come before thoughts.
B) Cognitive activity is a precondition for emotion.
C) Cognitive ability makes intrinsic motivation possible.
D) Cognitive ability depends on extrinsic motivation.

Cognitive Activity

Cognitive functions that enable the acquisition of understanding and awareness, encompassing activities such as reasoning, recognizing, recollecting, evaluating, and solving issues.

Primacy Of Thinking

The principle that suggests thinking processes are the primary influence on emotions, behaviors, and attitudes.

Emotion

Feeling, or affect, that can involve physiological arousal (such as a fast heartbeat), conscious experience (thinking about being in love with someone), and behavioral expression (a smile or grimace).