An Inexperienced Pilot Prepares for an Emergency Landing After Her

question 13

Multiple Choice

An inexperienced pilot prepares for an emergency landing after her single-engine plane loses power. Her emotional arousal is likely to be accompanied by

• A) decreased respiration.
• B) pupil constriction.
• C) increased blood sugar levels.
• D) increased salivation.

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Cognitive Perspective

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