How Does the Body Respond Physically to Stress

question 12

Multiple Choice

How does the body respond physically to stress?

• A) Decreased heart rate
• B) Decreased production of digestive enzymes
• C) Decreased blood glucose levels
• D) Decreased blood pressure

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Acquisition

The initial learning of the connection between the unconditioned stimulus and the conditioned stimulus when these two stimuli are paired.

Association

A connection or linkage between thoughts, ideas, feelings, or memories, influenced by experiences or learning.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a period of non-exposure to the conditioned stimulus.