On one particularly stressful day, Darren learns that his girlfriend is leaving him, his mother has been robbed, and the IRS is auditing him. His body reacts with an increased heart rate and increased respiration. Viewing Darren's reaction from a biological perspective, Darren is experiencing ____
a. activation of the sympathetic nervous system in order to prepare the body for emergency action
b. impaired immune response to stressors
c. dysfunctional cognitions regarding the stressors occurring during this day
d. pre-existing conditions that predispose him to developing stress reactions
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As she walks out of the living room, Gloriann turns out the light. In this example, Gloriann's ________ is active
a) sympathetic nervous system b) parasympathetic nervous system c) autonomic nervous system d) somatic nervous system
Cross-cultural research suggests that
A) compared to non-Western societies, comprehension of conservation in Western societies is greatly delayed. B) Non-Western and Western children attain conservation at about the same age. C) taking part in everyday activities helps children master conservation and other Piagetian problems. D) conservation is not a relevant concept in non-Western societies.