Jacob notices a snake slithering up the river bank while he is fishing.The thalamus of Jacob's brain immediately stimulates his autonomic nervous system, which, in turn, increases the rate of his breathing and heartbeat.At the same time, Jacob's brain sends signals to his cerebral cortex which causes Jacob to perceive the emotional experience of fear.Consequently, Jacob experiences both fear and the physiological changes in his body at the same time.This scenario complies with the

A) James-Lange theory.
B) Cannon-Bard theory.
C) two-factor theory.
D) drive reduction theory.

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Kanesha McInnis · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The scenario described complies with the Cannon-Bard theory, which proposes that emotional experiences and physiological responses occur simultaneously in response to a stimulus. The James-Lange theory (A) proposes that physiological responses occur first, followed by the emotional experience. The two-factor theory (C) suggests that both physiological and cognitive factors influence emotional experiences. The drive reduction theory (D) is a theory of motivation, not emotion.

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