Activation of the Parasympathetic Nervous System

question 423

Multiple Choice

Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system

• A) accelerates heart rate and inhibits digestion.
• B) slows heart rate and activates digestion.
• C) slows heart rate and inhibits digestion.
• D) accelerates heart rate and activates digestion.

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Definitions:

Stranger's Presence

An event or situation in which an individual encounters someone they do not know, which can influence behavioral responses, especially in children.

Predictable Caregiving

The provision of consistent and reliable caregiving that allows children to develop a sense of security and attachment.

Social Behaviors

Actions that occur within interactions among individuals, influenced by societal norms and cultural context.

Securely Attached

A term describing infants who show distress when their caregiver leaves but are able to calmly be comforted and reassured upon their return, indicating healthy attachment bonds.