Sylvester Is Extremely Anxious About an Upcoming Physics Exam

question 114

Multiple Choice

Sylvester is extremely anxious about an upcoming physics exam. He cancels his plans with his friends and stays home to study an extra day. Sylvester is practicing:

• A) emotion-focused coping.
• B) appraisal.
• C) mindfulness-based stress reduction.
• D) problem-focused coping.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and the spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information.

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column, acting as the primary pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting restful states by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.