Aza Is at the Beach, Trying to Enjoy Herself

question 62

Multiple Choice

Aza is at the beach, trying to enjoy herself.However, several unpleasant environmental factors are interfering; the air is polluted (there are several huge ships nearby) , the beach is extremely noisy, and there is a foul odour that is disturbing the peace.All of these factors make it more likely that she will behave aggressively later in the day.This is probably because ____.

• A)they have activated the fight-or-flight syndrome
• B)they have put her in a bad mood
• C)they have triggered reaction formation
• D)they have triggered displaced aggression

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Definitions:

Above-Threshold

Pertaining to a stimulus strength that is sufficient enough to be detected or to produce a response.

Depolarizing Current

An electrical current that reduces the membrane potential of a neuron, making it more likely to fire an action potential.

Action Potential

is a rapid change in the electrical potential of the membrane of a nerve or muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs in a synapse that release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals between neurons.