An individual will sometimes experience a strong feeling of liking attached to certain stimuli but not know consciously why. This individual's experience is most closely related to the findings of ________ in his research on emotions.

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Robert Zajonc's research on emotions, specifically his work on the mere exposure effect, suggests that individuals can develop preferences or feelings towards stimuli without conscious awareness of why. This aligns with the scenario where an individual experiences a strong liking for something without knowing why.

An Individual Will Sometimes Experience a Strong Feeling of Liking