Eve has had a very stressful day. After getting very little sleep, she gives a huge presentation at work and loses her favorite earring. To top it all off, Eve's car breaks down on the way home. As she looks at her flat tire, Eve notices she is breathing heavily and her heart is racing. Due to her extreme amount of stress, Eve is most likely experiencing a(n) ___________________ response.

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Eve's symptoms (heavy breathing and a racing heart) in response to stress are indicative of the fight-or-flight response, a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Eve Has Had a Very Stressful Day