Multiple Choice
In a drug _____, the body responds to a certain medication as if it is harmful. Which term best completes the sentence?
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Your body's automatic, physical response to conflict is called ______.
A
the fight-or-flight response
B
cognitive dissonance
C
self-actualization
D
learned helplessness
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Understand that the question is asking for the name of the body's automatic, physical response to conflict or threat.
Recall that this response involves physiological changes such as increased heart rate, adrenaline release, and heightened alertness to prepare the body to either confront or escape the threat.
Recognize that this automatic reaction is commonly known as the 'fight-or-flight response' in psychology.
Differentiate this from other psychological concepts listed: 'cognitive dissonance' relates to mental discomfort from conflicting beliefs, 'self-actualization' is about achieving one's potential, and 'learned helplessness' involves a sense of powerlessness after repeated negative experiences.
Conclude that the correct term for the body's automatic physical response to conflict is the 'fight-or-flight response'.
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