Question

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the cannon - bard theory differs from the james - lange theory in that
o physiological responses to stimuli trigger emotional responses.
o emotions do not involve discrete autonomic nervous system responses.
o the body plays a less central role in reacting to stimuli.
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Explanation:

The James - Lange theory posits that physiological responses to stimuli trigger emotional responses. For example, if you see a bear (stimulus), your heart races (physiological response), and then you feel fear (emotional response). The Cannon - Bard theory, on the other hand, suggests that the thalamus sends signals to both the cortex (for emotional experience) and the autonomic nervous system (for physiological response) simultaneously. So, the body (physiological response) is not the trigger of the emotion in the Cannon - Bard theory as it is in the James - Lange theory, meaning the body plays a less central role in reacting to stimuli in the Cannon - Bard theory compared to the James - Lange theory.

Answer:

the body plays a less central role in reacting to stimuli.