Carla Was Startled by an Extremely Loud Bang That Sounded

question 18

Essay

Carla was startled by an extremely loud bang that sounded like a gunshot. Her heartbeat accelerated rapidly.
When she found that the noise was only a car backfiring, she felt greatly relieved but her heart kept beating
heavily for over half an hour. Why did this happen?

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Definitions:

Age stereotyping

Preconceived notions and generalizations about individuals based solely on their age, which can lead to discrimination or biased treatment.

Elderly people

Individuals of an advanced age, often defined as persons in the age group of 65 years and above, considered in many societies as senior citizens.

Cultures

The social behavior, norms, knowledge, and artefacts of a particular group of people or society.

Population

The total number of individuals or organisms within a specific area or belonging to a particular group or species.