Trait anxiety involves predominantly sympathetic arousal, whereas state anxiety involves primarily parasympathetic arousal.

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This statement is false. Trait anxiety and state anxiety both involve sympathetic arousal, which is the activation of the body's "fight or flight" response. Parasympathetic arousal, which is the opposite of sympathetic arousal and promotes relaxation, is not primarily involved in either trait or state anxiety.

Trait Anxiety Involves Predominantly Sympathetic Arousal, Whereas State Anxiety Involves