On the basis of his research on the mere-exposure effect, Robert Zajonc argues that our emotions are often more _______________ than our thinking.

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The mere-exposure effect suggests that repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to a preference for that stimulus, even if we are not consciously aware of it. Zajonc's work on this effect suggests that our emotions can be influenced by stimuli outside of our conscious awareness, indicating that they can be instantaneous and primitive in nature. This implies that our emotions may be more influential than our thinking in certain situations.

On the Basis of His Research on the Mere-Exposure Effect