Mata was standing on the sidewalk when a car drove too close to the curb. She immediately jumped back and began to tremble. Mata's reaction to this event can be described as which of the following?

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The fight-or-flight response is a physiological reaction to a perceived threat, in which the body prepares to either confront the threat or flee from it. In this scenario, Mata's reaction of jumping back and trembling is consistent with the fight-or-flight response. Option A is incorrect because there is no indication of Mata preparing to fight the threat. Option C is not a valid response. Option D is incorrect because it includes the term "freeze", which is not mentioned in the scenario.

Mata Was Standing on the Sidewalk When a Car Drove