As Jim was walking through a party, someone suddenly punched him. Jim was very startled, and immediately experienced a series of physiological reactions including increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and a clenching in his gut (as his digestive process stopped). What is illustrated by this example?

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The physiological reactions described (increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and a clenching in the gut) are all symptoms of the fight-or-flight response, which is the body's automatic response to a perceived threat or danger.

As Jim Was Walking Through a Party, Someone Suddenly Punched