According to Barker and Kitcher, the New Sciences of the Seventeenth

question 31

Multiple Choice

According to Barker and Kitcher, the new sciences of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries revealed a world that was

• A) Beyond human comprehension.
• B) The center of the universe.
• C) Vast and impersonal.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal

A major part of the neuroendocrine system that controls reactions to stress and regulates many body processes including digestion, immunity, mood, sexuality, and energy usage.

Autonomic Stress Response

The body's automatic reaction to stress, involving the sympathetic nervous system and resulting in physiological changes such as increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder caused by encountering or observing a horrifying incident, marked by recurring flashbacks, nightmares, and heightened anxiety.

Increased Arousal

A state marked by heightened physiological and psychological activity, often as a response to a stimulus or stress.