When children are exposed to adult or marital conflict, they display a biological "alarm reaction," ______.

A) their heart rate rises sharply.
B) their blood pressure decreases drastically.
C) their bodies stop producing dopamine.
D) their bodies stop producing norepinephrine.

Alarm Reaction

A stage in the General Adaptation Syndrome that involves the initial response to stress, triggering the fight-or-flight response.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically measured in beats per minute (bpm), indicating cardiovascular health and physical conditioning.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, typically measured to assess heart health.