Social Rejection by a Member of the Opposite Race Based

question 30

Multiple Choice

Social rejection by a member of the opposite race based on race alone is an example of _____ and is more likely to lead to physiological changes associated with a _____ state.

• A)discrimination; flight or avoidant
• B)discrimination; fight or approach
• C)prejudice; flight or avoidant
• D)prejudice; fight or approach

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle movement, heart rate, memory, and learning, playing a key role in the brain and body's nervous systems.

Catecholamines

Organic compounds that act as neurotransmitters or hormones, such as adrenaline and dopamine, involved in bodily responses to stress.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells (neurons) that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.