To prepare for her biochemistry final, Cleo spends hours studying in a quiet corner of the library. When her friend Lawrence sees her sitting alone in deep concentration, he sneaks up behind her and places his hands on her shoulders. Cleo immediately jumps, her face flushes, and her heart starts racing because she is experiencing ______.
A) psychological attributes
B) psychological limitations
C) physiological proximity
D) physiological arousal

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Cleo's physical response of jumping, flushing, and racing heart indicates that she is experiencing physiological arousal in response to Lawrence's unexpected touch.

To Prepare for Her Biochemistry Final, Cleo Spends Hours Studying