After Rushing to Catch the Bus, When You Find a Seat

question 218

Multiple Choice

After rushing to catch the bus, when you find a seat and begin to relax, the return to your normal heart rate is under the influence of the

• A)central nervous system.
• B)parasympathetic branch.
• C)sympathetic branch.
• D)somatic nervous system.

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Definitions:

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment that involves confronting fears directly and under controlled conditions to reduce anxiety and avoidance behaviors.

Placebo Effect

A phenomenon where individuals experience a physical or psychological improvement after receiving a treatment with no therapeutic effect, due solely to their belief in its efficacy.

Meta-analysis

A statistical procedure that combines and analyzes data from multiple studies to identify patterns, differences, or effects.

Conversion Therapy

A controversial and discredited practice aimed at changing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.