When Insulted by a Classmate,Jeremy Experienced a Sudden Surge of Autonomic

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Multiple Choice

When insulted by a classmate,Jeremy experienced a sudden surge of autonomic nervous system arousal.Jeremy's reaction best illustrates the nature of

• A) the pain reflex.
• B) an all-or-none response.
• C) a refractory period.
• D) the fight-or-flight response.

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Definitions:

Self-standards

Internal benchmarks or criteria that individuals set for themselves in order to gauge their performance or behavior.

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a key role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Biological Perspective

A view in psychology that emphasizes the study of physiological bases of behavior and the importance of genes and the environment in shaping behavior.

Vague Sense

A feeling or perception that is not clearly defined or is indistinct in nature.