Explain How the Autonomic Nervous System and the Endocrine System

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Essay

Explain how the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system interpret and respond to arousal, fear, and danger.

Understand the evolutionary basis of mate selection in men and women.

Identify the preferences men have in women and vice versa, supported by research findings.

Explore the difference in preference for arousal between extraverts and introverts.

Analyze how sensitivity to stimulation influences behavior.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when under stress, described by Hans Selye.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, a critical vital sign indicating the health of the cardiovascular system.

Exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often resulting from stress or lack of sleep.

Cardiac Arrest

A sudden cessation of heart function, leading to a loss of blood circulation and requiring immediate medical intervention.