Julia Is Walking Through the Forest When She Encounters a Bear

question 121

Multiple Choice

Julia is walking through the forest when she encounters a bear. Her body enters the alarm reaction stage of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) . Which of the following is most likely occurring in her body?

• A) blood circulation is slowing
• B) muscles are tensing
• C) heart rate is decreasing
• D) digestion is increasing

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Opportunity Cost

The value of the next best alternative foregone as a result of making a decision.

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Opportunity Cost

The act of losing potential gains available through other choices upon selecting one option.