Jeff Has Just Found Out That He Has Three Tests

question 344

Multiple Choice

Jeff has just found out that he has three tests scheduled for the same day. His heart is pounding, his breathing is shallow, and his muscles are tense. Jeff is currently experiencing which element often triggered by stress?

• A)upsetting thoughts
• B)ineffective behavior
• C)bodily effects
• D)parasympathetic arousal

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Definitions:

Physiological Arousal State

A condition of heightened physiological activity, involving increased heart rate, sweat production, and alertness, typically as a response to stimuli.

Basic Forms Of Arousal

Fundamental physiological and psychological states of being alert, which can be triggered by stimuli that provoke excitement, fear, or sexual interest.

Excitation Transfer

A psychological theory proposing that arousal from one stimulus can be transferred and added to arousal from a second stimulus, intensifying the response to the second stimulus.

High, Narrow Bridge

A bridge that is significantly elevated above ground or water level and has a slender width, potentially inducing fear of heights or falling.