Individuals have the capacity to place something between stimulus and response that immediately gives us control over how the situation will affect us. That important element is choice. Describe a personal experience demonstrating how choice can determine the effects of stress


The text provides an example to show that in any situation, we have the power to choose our response to what is happening. We do not automatically have to react with anger toward a person who is yelling at us. We have a choice in the matter, and we can choose a different reaction. We can choose to return this person's anger with our own, or to remain calm, or to turn and walk away.

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What will be an ideal response?

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____________________ fats have long been considered a major threat to cardiovascular health, although recent research has raised some questions about their impact

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The primary function of the Krebs cycle is to

A. produce H2O and ATP. B. complete the oxidation of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins (i.e., form NADH and FADH). C. prime glycolysis for the production of ATP. D. produce ATP via substrate-level phosphorylation.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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