Nadia was invited over to a party at a co-workers house. The party was in an unfamiliar part of the city, but Nadia decided she would leave early enough to provide plenty of time to arrive at home relatively early in the evening. However, she stayed later than she had planned, and experienced car trouble on the way home. In her attempt to make it home safely, she began to breathe more rapidly, her heart began beating faster, and her muscles became tense. She felt as though she might panic. Nadia was experiencing __________.

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Nadia is experiencing the "fight or flight" response, which is a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived threat or danger, such as car trouble on a dark road at night. This response includes rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and muscle tension. The other answer choices do not accurately describe Nadia's situation. Primary appraisal refers to the initial assessment of a potential stressor, while secondary appraisal involves evaluating one's ability to cope with the stressor. The "rest and digest" response is the opposite of the "fight or flight" response, and is associated with relaxation and digestion.

Nadia Was Invited Over to a Party at a Co-Workers