AQA GCSE Psychology · 8182
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GCSE Psychology · key term
The division of the autonomic nervous system that supports rest, digestion and recovery, conserving energy.
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Paper 2
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The branch of the autonomic nervous system that supports rest and recovery, including slowing the heart rate.
Revise: Treatments for InsomniaThe parasympathetic nervous system supports rest and recovery. Relaxation techniques help reduce sympathetic activity and encourage a calmer bodily state. The aim is not to force sleep, but to reduce the arousal that is interfering with it.
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