The Fight-Or-Flight Response Is a Physiological Reaction to Threat in Which

question 48

Short Answer

The fight-or-flight response is a physiological reaction to threat in which the ____________________ nervous system mobilizes the organisms for attacking or fleeing an enemy.

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Definitions:

Smiling

A facial expression formed by flexing the muscles at the sides of the mouth, often expressing happiness or pleasure.

Social Comparisons

The process by which individuals evaluate their own abilities, achievements, and conditions in relation to others.

Therapeutic

Pertaining to the treatment of disease or disorders, aimed at healing.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.