Which of the Following Statements About Vagal Suppression Is True

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about vagal suppression is true?

• A)Vagal suppression is an index of how effectively the vagus nerve modulates heart rate in accordance with breathing.
• B)Children who have lower heart rates are said to have high vagal suppression.
• C)Children with higher vagal suppression are more likely to exhibit problem behaviors.
• D)Vagal suppression is associated with a capacity related to emotion regulation.

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