What is the correct sequence of events in emotional response according to the Cannon-Bard theory?
A) stimulus -- emotion -- physiological changes
B) stimulus -- physiological changes -- emotion
C) physiological changes -- stimulus -- emotion
D) stimulus -- emotion AND physiological changes (simultaneous)

Question

What is the correct sequence of events in emotional response according to the Cannon-Bard theory?
A) stimulus --> emotion --> physiological changes
B) stimulus --> physiological changes --> emotion 
C) physiological changes --> stimulus --> emotion
D) stimulus --> emotion AND physiological changes (simultaneous)

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The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that the experience of emotion happens simultaneously with physiological changes, rather than one causing or being a result of the other. Therefore, the correct sequence of events according to this theory is stimulus --> emotion AND physiological changes (simultaneous). Choice D is the only option that includes this simultaneous experience of emotion and physiological changes.

What Is the Correct Sequence of Events in Emotional Response