Provide an example of the impact of allostatic load on health.
What will be an ideal response?
The term "allostatic load" refers to the idea that repeated or continued stress can cause wear and tear on the body systems. Any example should demonstrate prolonged/continued stress that leads to lower health outcomes. For example, a student who has to study for six different finals at the end of a stressful semester is more likely to contract infections or heal more slowly due to the impacts of stress.
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A. iris B. lens C. pupil D. cornea
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A disorganized attachment style is thought to involve a
a. negative working model of self and a positive working model of others. b. positive working model of self and a negative view of others. c. positive working model of both self and others. d. negative working model of both self and others.
In a multi-institutional study of happiness, researchers found that the gene monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) was associated with significantly greater feelings of happiness, but this effect was found only among ________
a) women b) those with Down syndrome c) children d) men