Coping Responses

question 182

Multiple Choice

Coping responses

• A) may consist of physiological or emotional responses
• B) are always conscious
• C) are always adaptive
• D) may be adaptive or maladaptive

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Definitions:

Hindbrain

The rear portion of the brain that includes the cerebellum, medulla oblongata, and pons, involved in the regulation of heart rate, respiration, and balance.

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle that circulates blood throughout the body, crucial for maintaining life by supplying oxygen and nutrients.

Respiration

The biological process involving the exchange of gases between an organism and its environment, enabling breathing.

Instinctive Behavior

Instinctive behavior is an innate, unlearned response pattern exhibited by an organism when presented with certain stimuli.