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 will experience shock.
C)experience increased heart rate and rapid breathing as a result of anxiety.
D)experience physical and emotional reactions simultaneously.

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The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that emotion-arousing stimuli simultaneously trigger a physical response and an emotional experience. Therefore, the best choice is D, which states that a person will experience physical and emotional reactions simultaneously.

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