In studies on the relationship of autonomic and emotional states, it has been found that
A) there are no correlations between autonomic and emotional states.
B) each emotional state is correlated with a specific autonomic state.
C) autonomic states correlate generally with positive or negative emotional states.
D) distinguishing between the autonomic states correlated with two positive emotional states is easy.

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Research has consistently shown that autonomic states, as measured by physiological responses such as heart rate, respiration, and skin conductance, are generally associated with positive or negative emotional states. For example, increased sympathetic nervous system activity is associated with negative emotions such as anger and fear, while increased parasympathetic nervous system activity is associated with positive emotions such as relaxation and contentment. While there may be some distinctions between autonomic states associated with different emotional states, it is generally difficult to differentiate between the physiological responses of two positive emotional states.

In Studies on the Relationship of Autonomic and Emotional States