According to the Cannon-Bard theory:

Correct answer: A. the thalamus plays a central role in producing emotions

  • A. the thalamus plays a central role in producing emotions
  • B. the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion
  • C. activity in the occipital and parietal lobes happens simultaneously to produce emotion
  • D. the sympathetic parasympathetic nervous systems work in concert

Explanation

Cannon-Bard theory assigns a central role to the thalamus, which sends emotional information to the cortex and autonomic nervous system at the same time. This contrasts with the James-Lange view, in which bodily arousal is experienced before emotion.

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