Some critics of Lazarus point out that some emotional reactions are instantaneous-occurring too rapidly to pass through cognitive appraisal. Lazarus responds that
A) these are not true emotions.
B) instinctual emotions bypass cognition.
C) some mental processing occurs without conscious awareness.
D) his theory has this one problem only.

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Lazarus argues that some mental processing can occur without conscious awareness, allowing for instantaneous emotional reactions to stimuli. This does not negate the importance of cognition in emotional processing, but acknowledges that some reactions may not pass through cognitive appraisal.

Some Critics of Lazarus Point Out That Some Emotional Reactions