Question

a student is preparing for a job interview. the night before the interview, the student is restless and anxious, has sweaty palms, and is experiencing a faster heartbeat than usual. in this scenario, the student’s physiological responses can be best attributed to the______ nervous system.
○ sympathetic
○ parasympathetic
○ central
○ somatic

Explanation:

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight - or - flight" response, which includes physiological changes like increased heart rate, sweating, and anxiety in response to stress (such as a job interview preparation). The parasympathetic system is for "rest - and - digest" (slowing heart rate, etc.). The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord and isn't directly responsible for these immediate stress - related physiological responses. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements, not these involuntary stress - related responses. So the student's responses are due to the sympathetic nervous system.

Answer:

A. sympathetic