When the Teacher Was Handing Out This Test, You Noticed

question 136

Multiple Choice

When the teacher was handing out this test, you noticed that your respiration rate and heartbeat increased, your palms got sweaty, and your hand shook a little. Your pretest behaviors were triggered by the ________. Upon completion of the exam, your body returned to its normal state by way of the ________.

• A) parasympathetic nervous system; sympathetic nervous system
• B) sympathetic nervous system; parasympathetic nervous system
• C) somatic nervous system; autonomic nervous system
• D) autonomic nervous system; somatic nervous system

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Definitions:

Stressful Situations

Circumstances or events that cause a state of tension or anxiety in individuals.

Depression

A psychological condition marked by a continuous low mood or a lack of enthusiasm for activities, leading to considerable disruption in daily functioning.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to the extent to which individuals believe they have power over events in their lives.

George Kelly

An American psychologist noted for his contribution to personal construct psychology, emphasizing how individuals interpret events and develop cognitive systems.