The Cannon-Bard theory of emotion states that:
A)people experience emotions subjectively and this leads to physiological reactions
B)physiological reactions and subjective experiences occur together, but they are independent of each other
C)physiological reactions precede and drive the subjective experience of emotions
D)the cognitive interpretation or appraisal of physiological reactions drives the subjective experience of emotion

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According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, physiological reactions and subjective experiences occur together, but they are independent of each other. This means that emotions are not solely dependent on physiological reactions, and can also be influenced by other factors such as cognitive appraisal and individual interpretation.

The Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion States That