Fernando's Parents Respond Sensitively and Helpfully When He Is Distressed

question 68

Multiple Choice

Fernando's parents respond sensitively and helpfully when he is distressed. Fernando is probably __________.

• A) empathetic and prosocial
• B) low in self-esteem
• C) overwhelmed by negative emotion
• D) less empathetic than his agemates

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

Part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the central nervous system to the rest of the body.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and coordinating bodily functions.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.