Question

Laurie is experiencing the “fight-or-flight” response. What does this MOST likely mean?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AShe is suffering from a terminal illness.%0D%0AShe is suffering from a terminal illness.%0D%0A%0D%0AShe is confused about her fitness goals.%0D%0AShe is confused about her fitness goals.%0D%0A%0D%0AShe is stressed out about a presentation.%0D%0AShe is stressed out about a presentation.%0D%0A%0D%0AShe is unable to get preventative care.

Answer 1

She is stressed out about a presentation.

Explanation: the "fight-or-flight" response is the body's acute stress response (sympathetic nervous system) to a perceived threat—e.g., anxiety about a presentation—causing increased heart rate, adrenaline, etc.