As Molly Is Walking Across Campus, a Car Swerves Toward

question 20

Multiple Choice

As Molly is walking across campus, a car swerves toward her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way. This mobilization of energy is due to the action of Molly's:

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

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Definitions:

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects, activities, or situations that lead to avoidance behavior.

Extinguished

In psychology, extinguished refers to the process by which a previously learned behavior diminishes or disappears as a result of non-reinforcement.

Genetic Predisposition

The increased likelihood of developing certain traits or diseases based on one's genetic makeup.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that pose little to no actual danger.