Question

Steve Porges’ Polyvagal theory posits that the key role of the mammalian vagus nerve is to support human affiliation. Which of the statements below are consistent with scientific findings that Dacher discussed about the vagus nerve?

People with stronger vagus nerve influence on their heart rate are more socially impulsive.

People with stronger vagus nerve influence on their heart rate tend to experience higher levels of positive emotions.

The vagus nerve is involved in recovering from stress and mobilizing caregiving responses.

The vagus nerve supports aspects of social communication like head and neck movements and vocal intonation.

Answer 1

2,3,4

Answer 2

People with stronger vagus nerve influence on their heart rate are more socially impulsive.

People with stronger vagus nerve influence on their heart rate tend to experience higher levels of positive emotions.

The vagus nerve is involved in recovering from stress and mobilizing caregiving responses.

Answer 3

2,3,4