According to some psychologists, children of today are overprotected from bacteria and viruses, so they often do not get the childhood diseases that strengthen their immune systems. Experts refer to this idea as the ______

Fill in the blank with correct word


hygiene hypothesis

Psychology

You might also like to view...

According to the text, PTSD __________.

A. is a diagnosis that entered the DSM in 1990 B. has few preexisting vulnerabilities C. has symptoms that tend to decrease with time in most people D. is viewed as an abnormal response to a normal stressor

Psychology

Regarding physical changes in adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Significant weight gain is an inevitable consequence of aging. b. After their twenties, most people lose about seven pounds of lean body mass every decade. c. Between ages twenty to seventy, people are likely to lose as much as 30 percent of their muscle cells. d. Gradual losses of muscle strength throughout adulthood can be offset by following a weight-bearing exercise program. e. People begin to start losing lean body tissue in their late twenties.

Psychology

Jason may or may not be taking his prescribed medication. His mental health practitioner may request tests to monitor his compliance

a. psychological b. cognitive c. behavioral d. urine and blood

Psychology

The ability to generate several thoughts in rapid succession is most specifically related to

eating healthy foods. myelination. frontal cortex maturation. development of new axons.

Psychology