Cannon and Bard disagreed with the James-Lange theory of emotion on the basis that
A) internal changes occur more quickly than the theory claimed.
B) there were fewer emotions that people can experience.
C) physical responses occur before feelings.
D) physical responses are difficult to measure.
E) emotions and internal responses occur at the same time.

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Cannon and Bard proposed the theory that emotions arise simultaneously with their associated physiological responses, contrary to the James-Lange theory which posited that physical changes precede emotional experiences. Therefore, the best answer is E - emotions and internal responses occur at the same time.

Cannon and Bard Disagreed with the James-Lange Theory of Emotion