According to the Cannon-Bard theory,
A) the subcortical-medial nucleus basilis plays a central role in producing emotions.
B) the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion.
C) activity in the hypothalamus and cortex proceeds simultaneously to produce emotion.
D) the somatic and sympathetic nervous systems work in concert.

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The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that activity in the hypothalamus and cortex proceeds simultaneously to produce emotion, rather than one causing the other. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. Choice A is incorrect as the theory does not specifically mention the role of the subcortical-medial nucleus basilis. Choice B is incorrect as the cerebellum is not mentioned in the theory at all. Choice D is partially correct as the somatic and sympathetic nervous systems are involved in the physiological response to emotion, but it is not the main focus of the Cannon-Bard theory.

According to the Cannon-Bard Theory