During her morning walk, Vicki has encountered a strange dog and fear has enveloped her. Just then the dog's owner appears, pets his dog, and introduces himself and his dog to Vicki. The dog begins to wag its tail, and Vicki even pets the dog as she breathes a sigh of relief. As she begins the rest of her walk, Vicki's heart rate begins to slow down and her formerly sweaty palms are now dry. Her
calmer demeanor is due to the __________nervous system.
a. somatic
b. central
c. sympathetic
d. parasympathetic
D
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. romantic. B. fatuous. C. affectionate. D. consummate.
In the amygdala, faces of __________ are to a large increase in activity as faces of __________ are to small increases or decreases in activity.
A. anger; happiness B. happiness; fear C. fear; happiness D. anger; fear