A modern spin on the classic Cannon-Bard theory would state that the _____ makes emotional decisions _____ physiological arousal.
A)amygdala;independently of
B)amygdala;based on specific
C)hypothalamus;based on general
D)hypothalamus;based on both general and specific

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The modern interpretation of the Cannon-Bard theory with a focus on the amygdala suggests that emotional decisions can be made independently of physiological arousal, emphasizing the role of the brain's structures in emotion processing beyond just physical responses.

A Modern Spin on the Classic Cannon-Bard Theory Would State