Wendell Always Gets Anxious Prior to Taking a Math Test

question 31

Multiple Choice

Wendell always gets anxious prior to taking a math test. In science, his class has just started a section on physics which happens to include many formulas and numbers. When the teacher announces a quiz in science, Wendell begins to feel anxious. What is Wendell demonstrating?

• A) contiguity
• B) generalization
• C) discrimination
• D) instinctual fear

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Definitions:

Brain Anatomy

The study of the structure and organization of the brain, including its various areas, functions, and connections between them.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the central nervous system, consisting of nerves and ganglia that connect the brain and spinal cord to the limbs and organs.

Autonomic Nervous System

is a control system that operates unconsciously and regulates bodily functions such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

Somatic System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through the control of skeletal muscles.