Decreasing the Sympathetic Response to Stressful Situations Can Be Accomplished

question 16

Multiple Choice

Decreasing the sympathetic response to stressful situations can be accomplished through:

• A) anxiety breathing.
• B) holding one's breath.
• C) thoracic breathing.
• D) belly breathing.

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Definitions:

Openness to Experience

A personality trait characterized by a willingness to try new things, be creative, and think in abstract ways.

Flexible Thinking

The ability to adapt and adjust one's thinking or strategies in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by compassion, cooperation, and a desire to maintain positive social relations.

Extraversion

A characteristic that shows itself as being extroverted, energetic, and friendly.