| Abstract: | The present author commends articles by R. S. Lazarus (see record 1984-30606-001) and R. B. Zajonc (see record 1984-30610-001) on the relationship between cognition and affect. Because the present author believes that the opposing conclusions of these articles might lead to confusion and dissension, he summarizes 6 hypotheses regarding the role of cognition as a prime factor not merely in the creation of emotion in general but as an exceptionally vital factor in the instigation, maintenance, and alleviation of emotional disturbances. (14 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
