Which Division of the Autonomic Nervous System Is Responsible for Preparing

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Essay

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for an emergency situation? Describe the responses of the body that collectively are referred to as the fight-or-flight response.

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Definitions:

Maslow

A psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology that ranks human needs in the form of a pyramid.

Conflicts

Occurrences or situations where differing needs, beliefs, or interests lead to opposition or struggle, whether between individuals, groups, or within oneself.

Innate Needs

Fundamental requirements inherent to human beings that are essential for survival and development, such as needs for food, safety, and love.

Learned Behaviors

Actions or reactions that individuals acquire through interaction with the environment and through reinforcement.