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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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