You have just narrowly missed hitting a car that pulled out in front of you. Your heart is pounding, your throat is dry, your hands are trembling, and you are sweating. Your reactions
a. were caused by the autonomic nervous system.
b. were learned through cultural conditioning.
c. are voluntary, rather than automatic.
d. are characterized by all of these.
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. She would likely report the same preferences she did before her hospitalization. B. She would likely report less desire for life-sustaining treatment than she had previously. C. She would likely report more desire for life-sustaining treatment than she had previously. D. none of the above
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.