The frequent finding that asthmatics often experience shortness of breath concurrently with tremendous anxiety is an example of how emotions and physiological symptoms often occur simultaneously. As such, it supports which of the following theories of emotion?

(A) Cannon-Bard theory

(B) James-Lange

(C) Plutchik's

(D) Schachter and Singer's

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Ronald Lopez

21 April, 17:12

The frequent finding that asthmatics often experience shortness of breath concurrently with tremendous anxiety is an example of how emotions and physiological symptoms often occur simultaneously. As such, it supports which of the following theories of emotion?

(A) Cannon-Bard theory

(B) James-Lange

(C) Plutchik's

(D) Schachter and Singer's

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Alia Wagner · Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is A. Cannon-Bard theory.

Explanation: the Cannon-Bard theory also known as the Thalamic theory states that we feel emotions and experience physiological reactions simultaneously.