The Cannon-Bard theory predicts that after witnessing a shocking event,a person will
A)first experience shock and then be motivated to turn away.
B)be motivated to turn away and then experience the shock.
C)experience cathartic shock as a release of anxiety.
D)experience physiological and emotional reactions simultaneously.

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The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that a person will experience physiological arousal and emotional reactions simultaneously after witnessing a shocking event, rather than one occurring before the other. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

The Cannon-Bard Theory Predicts That After Witnessing a Shocking Event,a