Which statement accurately describes the relationship between stress and health?
a. Stress reactions increase vulnerability to disease because the immune system is strengthened.
b. Stress reactions directly cause infections in the body.
c. Stress reactions occur after the immune system's strength has been decreased by other factors.
d. Stress reactions decrease the immune system's efficiency and thereby increase vulnerability to disease.
D
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An emotional quotient (EQ) score measures a person's ability to reason and solve problems based on __________.
A. general cognitive abilities B. emotional-cognitive relationships C. emotional information D. general lability to solve emotional problems
On which of the following measures of math ability would you expect to find a gender difference favoring females?
a. the math portion of the SAT b. standardized math tests other than the SAT c. a test in trigonometry, in which the items focus on spatial relationships d. grades in math classes
The theory of planned behavior posits that behavior is a function of attitudes, subjective norms, behavioral intentions, and the
a. amount of time we have considered engaging in the action. b. correspondence between the attitude and the action. c. amount of control we perceive to have over our own actions. d. costs of engaging in the action.
One child takes great pride in academic accomplishments. Another child takes great pride in pleasing her parents. These are examples of the influence of __________ on psychological needs
a. survival c. learning b. intelligence d. biology