While Driving His Girlfriend to Work, Nate Narrowly Avoided a Collision

question 48

Multiple Choice

While driving his girlfriend to work, Nate narrowly avoided a collision with another vehicle. Moments later, he experienced an unusually warm glow of affection for his girlfriend. His romantic reaction is best explained in terms of

• A) social exchange theory.
• B) the two-factor theory of emotion.
• C) social facilitation.
• D) the mere exposure effect.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for rapid action in response to threats, often referred to as the "fight or flight" system.

Fight-Or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, preparing the body to either confront or flee from the danger.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is an essential part of the immune system, playing a crucial role in combating infections.

T Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the immune system, specifically in cell-mediated immunity.