Describe some individual factors that influence how different people are affected by stress


Stress affects each person differently. Many factors affect our experience with stress. Individual factors include heredity, environment, number of stressors, magnitude of the stressor, subjective meaning of the stressor, developmental level of the individual, and availability of social support.

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Compared with home-cooked meals, restaurant and fast-food meals are typically ____.

A. lower in calories, fat, saturated fats and sodium B. higher in vitamins, minerals, and fiber C. higher in overall nutritional density D. higher in calories, fat, saturated fats and sodium E. lower in portion size and number of helpings

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What is an incision into the trachea called?

A) tracheostomy B) tracheotomy C) laryngectomy D) laryngotomy

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Which of the following is a congenital birth defect?

a. spina bifida b. shingles c. Alzheimer disease d. transient ischemic attack

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Cocaine may be described as both

A) a depressant and a stimulant. B) a tranquilizer and a sedative. C) an anesthetic and a stimulant. D) an opiate and a stimulant.

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