Powerful and Uncomfortable Stress Reactions Are Most Likely to Occur

question 163

Multiple Choice

Powerful and uncomfortable stress reactions are most likely to occur when a stressor is viewed as a _____ during _____.

• A)challenge; primary appraisal
• B)challenge; secondary appraisal
• C)threat; primary appraisal
• D)threat; secondary appraisal

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Definitions:

Afferent Neurons

Nerves that carry messages inward toward the central nervous system.

Efferent Neurons

Nerves that carry messages outward from the central nervous system.

Parasympathetic Neurons

Nerve cells that are part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps in conserving energy and slowing down the heart rate.

Node of Ranvier

Gaps in the myelin sheath of nerve fibers which facilitate the rapid conduction of nerve impulses.