Suppose That You Are Nearly Mugged While Walking Down a Crowded

question 22

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are nearly mugged while walking down a crowded city street. Your body quickly reacts. Your heart rate speeds up, your breathing becomes more intense, and you feel pumped up to either attack the mugger or flee the scene. It would be most accurate to say that your ____ was activated in this situation.

• A) peripheral nervous system
• B) sympathetic nervous system
• C) autonomic nervous system
• D) parasympathetic nervous system

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Definitions:

Anticipate

To expect or predict something to happen in the future or to be prepared for an event or situation beforehand.

Hypomania

A mood state characterized by persistent disinhibition and mood elevation (euphoria), with behavior that is noticeably different from the person's typical behavior when not depressed.

Mild Mania

A less severe form of mania characterized by elevated mood, increased activity or energy levels, but not severe enough to cause significant impairment in social or occupational functioning.

Hyperactivity

Excessive movement or activity, often referring to behavioral conditions such as ADHD.