Walter Cannon perceived the stress response to be highly adaptive because it prepared the organism for
A) spontaneous remission.
B) the production of lymphocytes.
C) tend and befriend.
D) fight or flight.

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Walter Cannon's concept of the "fight or flight" response describes the body's physiological preparation to either confront or escape from a perceived threat. This response includes an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and the release of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Cannon believed that this response was evolutionarily adaptive and allowed for quick and efficient reactions to potential dangers in the environment.

Walter Cannon Perceived the Stress Response to Be Highly Adaptive