Vicki Is Taking Her Morning Walk When a Strange Dog

question 99

Multiple Choice

Vicki is taking her morning walk when a strange dog appears in her path and begins to growl at her.Vicki's heart begins to race,the hair on her arms stands on end,and her palms begin to sweat as fear envelops her.These symptoms that Vicki is experiencing are due to the reactions of her __________ nervous system.

• A) sympathetic
• B) parasympathetic
• C) somatic
• D) central

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Definitions:

Sleeper Effect

The finding that, over time, people separate the message from the messenger.

Fear-based

Describing actions or decisions motivated by fear, often leading to precautionary or defensive behavior to avoid negative outcomes.

Moderate Levels

Degrees or extents of something that are considered to be within a middle or average range, avoiding extremes.

High Levels

Refers to an elevated state or degree of any measurable variable, quality, or condition.