Paul insists that the sight of guns always leads him to experience the same intense level of fear regardless of whether he is physically aroused or physically calm. Paul's reported experience is most consistent with

Cannon Bard theory

Explanation:

Cannon Bard theory is the concept that describes that emotions felt by a person is linked along with physiological reactions .These reactions can be sweating,trembling, scared, tension in muscles etc.Thus, emotional and arousal phase occur at same time.

According to the question, Paul is stating about Cannon Bard concept as gun's sight can make a person tremble with fear .Fear gets induced with physiological reactions.

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