Although he is afraid, Justin begrudgingly agrees to join his family for a haunted hayride. According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, how is Justin likely to respond when the first character jumps out from behind a tree?
A. He will realize that his personal well-being is in jeopardy and will scream out of fear.
B. He will feel his heart beat faster and then scream out of fear.
C. He will feel his heart beat faster, realize he is on a safe ride with his family, and feel only mildly afraid.
D. He will simultaneously scream out of fear and his heart will beat faster.
Answer: D
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