The Physiological Profile of Enthusiasm, or Pleasurable Anticipation, in the Body

question 21

Multiple Choice

The physiological profile of enthusiasm, or pleasurable anticipation, in the body looks most like which negative emotion?

• A) Fear
• B) Anger
• C) Disgust
• D) Sadness

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Definitions:

Stimulus

Any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism or system.

Emotion

A multifaceted mental state that encompasses a person's personal feelings, physical reactions, and actions or expressions.

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system is a part of the nervous system responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood glucose; plays roles in metabolism and immune response.