Regarding Sensation Seeking, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 26

Multiple Choice

Regarding sensation seeking, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)High sensation seekers prefer spicy, sour, and crunchy foods.
• B)Whether you are high or low in sensation seeking is probably based on how your body responds to new, unusual, or intense stimulation.
• C)High sensation seekers are orderly, nurturant, and giving, and enjoy the company of others.
• D)High sensation seekers are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors such as substance abuse and casual unprotected sex.

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Definitions:

Refractory Period

The period immediately following the transmission of an impulse in nerve or muscle cells during which a second impulse cannot be generated.

Tetanus

A serious bacterial infection characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms, caused by the toxin produced by Clostridium tetani.

Muscle Fiber

A single muscle cell, typically elongated and capable of contracting to produce movement or maintain posture.

Complete Tetanus

A state of sustained muscle contraction caused by rapid, repeated stimulation surpassing the relaxation phase between stimuli.