Jenny just met Katherine in line at the food court and immediately liked her.Which theorist would explain this phenomenon by saying that we have many emotional reactions before we are able to interpret what is going on?

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Robert Zajonc's theory of the mere exposure effect suggests that we can develop a preference or liking for something or someone simply by being exposed to it/him/her repeatedly, and this occurs before we are able to interpret or think about the object or person. This could explain Jenny's immediate liking for Katherine upon meeting her.

Jenny Just Met Katherine in Line at the Food Court