The Cannon-Bard theory predicts that after witnessing a shocking event, a person will

A) first experience shock and then be motivated to turn away.
B) be motivated to turn away and then will experience shock.
C) experience increased heart rate and rapid breathing as a result of anxiety.
D) experience physical and emotional reactions simultaneously.

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kajal yadav · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that emotion-arousing stimuli simultaneously trigger a physical response and an emotional experience. Therefore, the best choice is D, which states that a person will experience physical and emotional reactions simultaneously.

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