According to evolutionary theories of emotion,
A) the experience of emotion depends on autonomic arousal and your cognitive interpretation of that arousal
B) different patterns of autonomic activation lead to the experience of different emotions
C) emotions occur when the thalamus sends signals simultaneously to the cortex and to the autonomic nervous system
D) emotions developed because of their adaptive value

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Evolutionary theorists propose that emotions have adaptive value and helped our ancestors survive and reproduce. Emotions like fear, anger, and disgust may have helped our ancestors respond quickly to potential threats, avoid danger, and identify potential mates or foods.

According to Evolutionary Theories of Emotion