AQA GCSE Psychology · 8182
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GCSE Psychology · key term
The division of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for activity during a threatening or stressful situation.
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The branch of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action through the fight-or-flight response.
The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for action through the fight-or-flight response. Stress, anxiety and worry can keep this response active, increasing physical and mental alertness. A person may be lying still in bed while their heart is beating quickly, their muscles are tense and their thoughts are racing.
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