Asked by Tyson Landenberger on May 07, 2024

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Children respond to stress with greater anxiety if they have a

A) high level of emotional stability.
B) high level of self-efficacy.
C) high levels of self-esteem.
D) reactive autonomic nervous system.

Reactive Autonomic Nervous System

Refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system that responds involuntarily to stress, causing physical reactions.

Emotional Stability

A personality trait that reflects the extent to which a person's mood and emotions are consistent and not prone to frequent fluctuations.

Self-esteem

A person's internal judgment of their own significance or merit.

  • Understand the function of the autonomic nervous system in influencing personality traits linked to emotional responsiveness.
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A reactive autonomic nervous system causes individuals to have a heightened stress response, leading to increased anxiety in stressful situations. Emotional stability, self-efficacy, and self-esteem do not necessarily determine how an individual will respond to stress.