When We Encounter a Stressor, the _____ Nervous System Accelerates

question 45

Multiple Choice

When we encounter a stressor, the _____ nervous system accelerates the automatic processes in our body. After the stressor is over, the _____ nervous system returns us to normal functioning.

• A) somatic; autonomic
• B) somatic; sympathetic
• C) parasympathetic; sympathetic
• D) sympathetic; parasympathetic

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Definitions:

Fear Of Driving

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear or phobia of driving a vehicle.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Vivid Flashbacks

Intensely clear and powerful memories of past experiences, often associated with traumatic events, that involuntarily come to mind.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition of persistent mental and emotional stress occurring as a result of injury or severe psychological shock.