Asked by Majedul Haque on Apr 30, 2024

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Samir volunteered for a psychology study of emotion.If Samir were injected with _______,he would experience feelings of arousal.

A) leptin
B) orexin
C) epinephrine
D) PYY

Epinephrine

A hormone also known as adrenaline, secreted by the adrenal glands, increasing heart rate and blood pressure during stress.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often involving heightened physical activity and alertness.

Leptin

A hormone produced by adipose cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby helping to regulate body weight.

  • Comprehend the significance of physiological arousal in the context of different theories of emotion.
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Sydney DarlingMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Epinephrine is a hormone that is released during the stress response, which results in increased heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, leading to feelings of arousal.