Which of the following is NOT evidence used by Cannon to discredit the James-Lange theory of emotion?
A) Artificially inducing physiological responses doesn't affect emotional experiences.
B) Different physiological changes often occur in different emotional states.
C) Our physiological responses are extraordinarily undemonstrative.
D) Physiological responses are too slow to be the source of emotions.

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Cannon argued against the James-Lange theory by pointing out that artificially inducing physiological responses does not necessarily produce emotions (A), that physiological responses are too similar across different emotions to account for the variety of emotional experiences (B is incorrect because Cannon actually argued the opposite), that physiological responses are too slow to precede emotions (D), and that our physiological responses are too undifferentiated (C is incorrect as it misrepresents Cannon's argument; he did not claim responses are "undemonstrative" but rather not distinct enough to explain the range of emotions).

Which of the Following Is NOT Evidence Used by Cannon