According to the ________ theory, the thalamus plays a significant role in one's emotions.
A) James-Lange
B) Cannon-Bard
C) Schachter-Singer
D) cognitive

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The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that the thalamus, which is responsible for relaying sensory information, is simultaneously activated when a stimulus is received and triggers both an emotional response and a physiological response. This theory suggests that emotions and physiological responses occur independently, rather than emotions being caused by physiological responses (as proposed by the James-Lange theory) or emotions being interpreted based on cognitive appraisals of bodily states (as proposed by the Schachter-Singer theory).

According to the ________ Theory, the Thalamus Plays a Significant