Sometimes we can feel our heart rate increase when we think about stressful things. Other times we may notice our heart starts beating more rapidly in response to some stimuli (e.g. while watching a scary movie) and attribute the change to fear. These examples demonstrate the concept of _____.
A)mindfulness
B)behavioural counterpoints
C)cardio synchrony
D)reciprocal effects
E)mind-body interactions

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These examples illustrate mind-body interactions, where psychological or emotional factors (such as stress or fear) can have a direct impact on physical processes, in this case, heart rate.

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