For Hans Selye, the "fight or flight" response is synonymous with

A. an alarm reaction.
B. resistance.
C. exhaustion
D. the GAS.


Answer: A

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Research shows that a husband's affection, expression of "we-ness," and awareness of his wife's daily life predict __________ childbirth

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A) The number of boys who kill themselves exceeds the number of girls by a ratio of 2 to 1. B) Girls tend to choose methods that lead to instant death. C) Girls make more unsuccessful suicide attempts than boys. D) Gender-role expectations may explain why girls have higher rates of depression and suicide.

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