Which of the Following Is an Example of a System

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a System 2 way of thinking?

• A)understanding a simple sentence
• B)focusing on the voice of a particular person in a crowded,noisy room
• C)detecting hostility in a voice
• D)completing the phrase "peanut butter and ..."
• E)driving a car on an empty road

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Sympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action by accelerating heart rate, increasing blood pressure, and dilating pupils, among other responses.

Blood Sugar

The concentration of glucose in the blood, which is a primary energy source for the body's cells.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response, preparing the body for rapid action in stressful situations.