Leo took care of his wife for several years after she suffered a stroke. The stress on him was overwhelming. Shortly after she died, he develops a serious illness. His illness suggests ____

a. hypertension resulting from chronic stress
b. an impaired immune response to illness resulting from chronic stress
c. hypervigilance resulting from chronic stress
d. hyperglycemia resulting from chronic stress


b

Psychology

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You are walking in the forest and see a bear. According to the Cannon-Bard theory, what happens next?

A. You experience physiological changes, followed by fear. B. You feel fear, followed by physiological changes. C. You experience physiological changes and a feeling of fear simultaneously. D. You experience physiological changes and context appraisal, followed by fear.

Psychology

When asked whether it is important for some sensory damage (e.g., congenital cataract) in an infant be treated early, a competent physician would say,

a. "If you hope to achieve the best results, absolutely!" b. "You can delay the procedure, but only until age two.". c. "The earlier you intervene, the more likely the procedure will actually increase the long-term damage.". d. "There is no relationship between the timing of intervention and the long-term implications.".

Psychology

Psychologists use the term ____________________ to describe behaviors in which one shows unselfish concern for others

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

The synchronized swimming team had points deducted because some women popped from the water before the rest. What caused this to occur?

A. social loafing B. process loss C. coordination loss D. free riders

Psychology