In 1936, Canadian researcher Hans Selye discovered that giving injections to laboratory rats caused them to develop ulcers. His finding led to a new area of study called

A. stress physiology.
B. stress psychology.
C. animal psychology.
D. psychosomatic pathology.


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. sexual dysfunction c. paraphilias b. sexual addiction d. gender dysphoria

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a. relevant prior to the age of 12 b. relevant after the age of 12 c. products of interactions among biological, psychological, and societal systems d. influenced by the societal system

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) Losing a spouse wreaks serious psychological and physical havoc. B) People in long-term relationships often feel less passion for one another over time. C) Someone whose spouse dies has an increased risk of dying. D) Extended separation from a long-term partner is emotionally difficult.

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