On Her Way to Work One Morning,Samantha Was Cut Off

question 114

Multiple Choice

On her way to work one morning,Samantha was cut off by a driver who was weaving in and out of traffic,tailgating slower moving cars,racing through yellow lights,and generally driving rather erratically.According to recent research,Samantha should probably ________ because ________.

• A)stare the other driver down;she will become more aggressive towards others unless she confronts the true source of her discomfort
• B)slow down in front of the driver,if this can be done safely;this will allow the driver time to calm down and begin driving more safely
• C)pretend to call the police on her cell phone;she will be able to intimidate the other driver
• D)stare the other driver down;the driver will eventually turn his attention elsewhere
• E)avoid making eye contact with the driver;the driver might interpret Samantha's eye contact as an act of aggression

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Definitions:

T Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity.

Thymus

A primary lymphoid organ located in the chest, where T cells mature and differentiate.

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and metabolism.

Apocrine

A type of gland that releases its secretions by shedding part of the cell, found mainly in underarm and groin areas.