Vicki is taking her morning walk when a strange dog appears in her path and begins to growl at her. Vicki's heart begins to race, the hair on her arms stands on end, and her palms begin to sweat as fear envelops her. These symptoms that Vicki is experiencing are due to the reactions of her __________ nervous system
a. sympathetic
b. parasympathetic
c. somatic
d. central
A
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A. identity diffusion B. identity foreclosure C. moratorium D. identity achievement
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a. physiological b. psychological c. emotional d. environmental
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A. His vision is one-dimensional. B. His vision lacks focus. C. His vision is overly optimistic. D. His vision ignores physical challenges.
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A. a self-concept B. a categorical self C. self-recognition D. self-determination