Unpredictability Is Stressful Because

question 12

Multiple Choice

Unpredictability is stressful because:

• A)we don't know when "uplifts" will occur.
• B)we must expect too much control.
• C)we cannot plan for random events.
• D)hassles cancel good effects of "uplifts."

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during perceived threats.

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.

Central

Pertaining to the main or most important parts; often used to describe core functions or areas within a system or body.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing.