A part of the nervous system that prepares the body for emergencies, that is, "fighting or fleeing," is the __________ branch.

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


Answer: b. sympathetic

Psychology

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b. self-report data collection. c. structured observation. d. naturalistic observation.

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A study on the timing of sex in a relationship found that couples who wait to have sex in a relationship experience better relationship outcomes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

People with dementia typically have a memory problem known as ____________

a) amygdaloid amnesia b) inferograde amnesia c) retrograde amnesia d) anterograde amnesia

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Chinese infants are generally more expressive than European, American, and Japanese infants

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology