Jake was walking home one evening and heard a noise behind him.He froze, experienced anxiety, and apprehensively evaluated the situation to confirm that danger was present.What system was activated to create this sequence of events?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The behavioural inhibition system is responsible for detecting potential threats in the environment and initiating a response to prevent harm. In this scenario, the sound behind Jake triggered this system and caused him to freeze and evaluate the situation before taking any action. The fight/flight system is also involved in the stress response, but in this case, Jake did not immediately take action to flee or fight. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for rest and digestion, and the dopaminergic system is involved in reward and motivation, neither of which are relevant to this scenario.

Jake Was Walking Home One Evening and Heard a Noise