You are walking after dark. A sudden noise frightens you. Your heart pounds, your pulse races, and your breathing rate increases. These responses are due to your ____.

A. parasympathetic nervous system
B. sympathetic nervous system
C. somatic nervous system
D. immune system


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. bones thicken in women b. body weight increases from middle adulthood because few older adults exercise c. many people develop age spots d. veins become less visible as skin thickens

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IQ has a positive correlation with the likelihood of engaging in juvenile delinquency

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Your research project involves identifying why women choose to join a sorority, so you choose a sample of 40 undergraduate female students. This represents selection due to

A) availability B) finances C) type of research project D) precedent

Psychology

encompasses the multidisciplinary field dedicated to studying gender and a wide range of gender-related issues.

A. Personality B. Gender studies C. Social psychology D. Anthropology

Psychology