You are walking through the jungle and you see a very large snake.Which of the following explanations best represents the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion?
A) You are afraid because you are shaking.
B) You are shaking because you are afraid.
C) You are shaking because you know that a snake is scary.
D) You are shaking and you are afraid.

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According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, the experience of emotion occurs simultaneously with the physiological arousal. In this situation, seeing the snake would trigger both the physical response of shaking and the emotional response of fear at the same time, leading to shaking and feeling afraid.

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