Which of the following examples best illustrates the principle of sensory adaptation?
a. the shock felt by a swimmer who jumps into a pool of ice cold water
b. your awareness of the weight of your backpack when you first pick it up
c. the irritation felt when your roommate turns on your bedroom light at 3 a.m.
d. your eventual failure to notice the background music at a restaurant
e. A and B are correct.
d. your eventual failure to notice the background music at a restaurant
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a. a person's amount of social support. b. the health of the immune system. c. a subjective appraisal of the situation. d. the general adaptation syndrome.
____________ is necessary for development of all body tissues except the central nervous system and the genitals.
A. Growth hormone B. Estrogen C. testosterone D. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome does the body reach the limits of its ability to adapt to stress, which may result in the development of physical disorders?
a) alarm b) collapse c) exhaustion d) termination
A credible cover story helps to ensure
a. internal validity. b. psychological realism. c. reliability. d. appropriate dependent variable measures.