According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion:
Correct answer: D. The autonomic nervous system responds in exactly the same way to all type of emotion
- A. There is a different pattern of physiological activity for each emotion
- B. The autonomic nervous system has no role to play in emotion
- C. Cognitive appraisal of the emotional situation has to take place before activation of the sympathetic nervous system can occur
- D. The autonomic nervous system responds in exactly the same way to all type of emotion
Explanation
Cannon-Bard theory proposes that emotional experience and bodily arousal occur simultaneously, rather than one causing the other. Cannon also argued that autonomic responses are relatively similar across emotions, making option d the intended statement.
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