According to the Cannon-Bard theory,
a. the subcortical-medial nucleus basilis plays a central role in producing emotions.
b. the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion.
c. activity in the hypothalamus and cortex proceeds simultaneously to produce emotion.
d. the somatic and sympathetic nervous systems work in concert.
C
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