According to the Cannon-Bard theory,
A) the subcortical-medial nucleus basilis plays a central role in producing emotions.
B) the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion.
C) activity in the hypothalamus, amygdala, and cortex proceed simultaneously to produce emotion.
D) the somatic and sympathetic nervous systems work in concert.

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The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that activity in the hypothalamus, amygdala, and cortex all occur simultaneously to produce emotion, rather than one being responsible for the other. This is in contrast to the James-Lange theory, which suggests that emotions are produced by physiological responses first, followed by cognitive labeling of those responses. The subcortical-medial nucleus basilis is not specifically mentioned in the Cannon-Bard theory, and the cerebellum is not believed to play a significant role in producing emotion. While the somatic and sympathetic nervous systems may be involved in emotional responses, they are not a central focus of the Cannon-Bard theory.

According to the Cannon-Bard Theory