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 theory
B) the James-Lange theory
C) the Cannon-Bard theory
D) Schachter and Singer's theory

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The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that emotions and physiological responses happen simultaneously and independently of each other. This theory is supported by the example of asthmatics experiencing shortness of breath and anxiety at the same time.

The Frequent Finding That Asthmatics Often Experience Shortness of Breath