A student experiences a sudden surge of anxiety immediately before giving an unexpected presentation to a large audience. Which of the following options correctly identifies the division of the nervous system activated by this acute stressor and its corresponding physiological response?
Sympathetic division; constriction of the pupils
Sympathetic division; inhibition of saliva production
Parasympathetic division; dilation of the bronchi
Somatic division; acceleration of the heart rate
18 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Divisions of the nervous system. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.