Renata was walking to her car in a dark parking lot, when she heard a strange noise and footsteps behind her. She felt her heart start to race, her breathing got faster and shorter, and the pupils of her eyes dilated
From your study of psychology, which part of Renata's nervous system was activated?
a. The autonomic nervous system
b. The sympathetic nervous system
c. The central nervous system
d. The parasympathetic nervous system
Answer: B
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