Malcolm is driving to work on the interstate when a truck cuts in front of him.Malcolm slams on the brakes and avoids an accident.His heart is racing and he feels relief and anger simultaneously.In this instance,Malcolm's stress reaction is

A) the truck.
B) the interstate.
C) his pounding heart.
D) slamming on the brakes.

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Racoon Fulfiento · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Malcolm's stress reaction is his physiological response to the situation, which is represented by his pounding heart. This is a direct result of the sympathetic nervous system activation, which occurs in response to a perceived threat or stressor, in this case, the truck cutting in front of him.

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