You are watching a horror movie. The music changes to the familiar tune you recognize as a prelude to danger. You tense up, your heart rate increases, your breathing becomes shallow, your mouth is dry. Which nervous system has been activated?

a. somatic
b. central
c. parasympathetic
d. sympathetic

D

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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If one wanted to combat the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5 in developed countries, he or she should develop a plan that addresses ____

a. abuse and neglect b. malnutrition and starvation c. infectious diseases d. death by accident

Psychology