Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. When Whitney heard a sudden noise behind her while she was walking to her car, she could feel her heart rate speed up. She suddenly focused on the noise and could feel her muscles tense up. She arrived at her car and quickly slid inside. According to the information given, Whitney is most likely experiencing __________. Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. When Whitney heard a sudden noise behind her while she was walking to her car, she could feel her heart rate speed up. She suddenly focused on the noise and could feel her muscles tense up. She arrived at her car and quickly slid inside. According to the information given, Whitney is most likely experiencing __________.
Answer
A
a fight-or-flight response
B
an abnormal physiological reaction
C
a negative coping response
D
the exhaustion phase of general adaptation syndrome
Explanation
A sudden noise may signal danger, so Whitney’s body quickly prepares to protect her. Her faster heart rate, focused attention, tense muscles, and quick movement are typical signs of the fight-or-flight response. These are normal short-term reactions, not necessarily abnormal or evidence that she has reached the exhaustion phase of general adaptation syndrome.
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