Francis has had a crush on Justin for some time but has been scared to ask for a date. He has decided that he is definitely asking Justin out today, but as the moment approaches, his hands are sweaty, his heart is racing, and his stomach is turning in knots. This results from activity of the __________ nervous system.

A. somatic
B. sympathetic
C. ancillary
D. parasympathetic


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. severe menopausal symptoms c. heavy menses b. premenstrual syndrome d. intense cramps

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A. A Narcotics Anonymous (NA) treatment is the control group; individual therapy is the experimental group. B. A Narcotics Anonymous (NA) treatment is the control group; Emily’s group therapy is the experimental group. C. Emily’s group therapy is the control group; individual therapy is the experimental group. D. Emily’s group therapy is the control group; a Narcotics Anonymous (NA) treatment is the experimental group.

Psychology

A drive has two interrelated elements: a biological need and its psychological representation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology