Malcolm is driving to work on the interstate when a truck cuts in front of him.Malcolm slams on the brakes and avoids an accident.His heart is racing and he feels relief and anger simultaneously.In this instance,Malcolm's stress reaction is

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Malcolm's stress reaction is his physiological response to the situation, which is represented by his pounding heart. This is a direct result of the sympathetic nervous system activation, which occurs in response to a perceived threat or stressor, in this case, the truck cutting in front of him.

Malcolm Is Driving to Work on the Interstate When a Truck