The __________ activates the adrenal medulla, causing it to release a mixture of adrenaline and noradrenaline during the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome
A) parasympathetic nervous system
B) sympathetic nervous system
C) somatic nervous system
D) central nervous system
E) Select
Ans: B) sympathetic nervous system
You might also like to view...
Concerning sleep, REM stands for
a. rapid eye movement. b. rotational emotional manipulation. c. remembering every minute. d. reflexive evoked moment.
Findings from twin and adoption studies of anxiety in children and adolescents suggest that the genetic contribution for anxiety ____
a. decreases with age and environmental influence increases b. decreases with age, along with environmental influence c. increases with age and environmental influence decreases d. increases with age, along with environmental influence
A researcher did a study on the effects of an exercise program on children's attention at school. Half of the children got assigned to participate in a before school exercise program and half got assigned to a control group program that does not involve exercise. Which of the following is the independent variable (IV) in this study?
a. whether or not the exercise experience occurs before or after school b. whether or not the child experiences an exercise program c. the level of children's attention at school d. whether or not children have prior experience with strenuous exercise
Gerard has just divorced from his wife, Rose, and is living alone. According to Kegan (1982), what is likely to be next for Gerard?
A. Find a connection with other people B. Spend more time by himself C. Search for a higher meaning and power D. Continue to the illumination stage