Richard Lazarus argued for the primacy of thinking. It means that he believed that

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


Answer: D

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