Firecrackers exploded behind Kim.To explain Kim's fear, the Cannon-Bard theory would suggest:
A)the firecrackers made Kim feel afraid, and being afraid makes her heart beat rapidly
B)the firecrackers made Kim feel afraid and made her heart beat rapidly
C)Kim felt afraid because she appraised the situation as dangerous
D)Kim was afraid because her heart was beating rapidly

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The Cannon-Bard theory states that emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously, meaning the firecrackers both made Kim feel afraid and caused her heart to beat rapidly. Option A suggests that the fear came first and then the rapid heart rate followed, while option D suggests that the rapid heart rate caused the fear, neither of which are consistent with the Cannon-Bard theory. Option C suggests an appraisal process, which is more consistent with the cognitive appraisal theory of emotion.

Firecrackers Exploded Behind Kim