How does the sympathetic nervous system activation associated with anger differ from that associated with fear?
A)Anger is associated with a greater increase in skin temperature than is fear.
B)Anger is associated with a smaller increase in heart rate than is fear.
C)Anger decreases temperature in the hands, whereas fear does not.
D)Anger promotes increased blood flow to the legs, whereas fear does not.

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Anger is typically associated with an increase in skin temperature, while fear is associated with a decrease in skin temperature due to vasoconstriction.

Answer: B 
 Fear is typically associated with a higher heart rate and increased cardiovascular activity compared to anger.

Answer: D
 Anger is associated with increased blood flow to the arms and hands, while fear is associated with increased blood flow to the legs in preparation for fight or flight.

How Does the Sympathetic Nervous System Activation Associated with Anger