The frequent finding that asthmatics often experience shortness of breath concurrently with tremendous anxiety is an example of how emotions and physiological symptoms often occur simultaneously. As such, it supports which of the following theories of emotion?
A) Plutchik's
B) James-Lange
C) Cannon-Bard theory
D) Schachter and Singer's

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The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that emotions and physiological reactions occur simultaneously and independently, rather than the physiological reactions causing the emotional experience (as in the James-Lange theory) or emotions being labeled based on physiological sensations and situational cues (as in Schachter and Singer's theory). The example of asthmatics experiencing shortness of breath and anxiety concurrently provides support for the idea that emotional experiences can arise independently of physical sensations.

The Frequent Finding That Asthmatics Often Experience Shortness of Breath