Morgan Finds Riding Rollercoasters Thrilling and Fun, While Her Friend

question 34

Multiple Choice

Morgan finds riding rollercoasters thrilling and fun, while her friend Abby finds this activity distressing and terrifying. Thus, to know if an activity causes a person eustress or distress depends on

• A)whether the somatic or autonomic nervous system is involved.
• B)what meaning the person places on events.
• C)how each person's limbic system interprets the situation.
• D)whether the person has a Type A or Type B personality.

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