One of the possible outcomes of chronic stress is prolonged high levels of circulating cortisol. What harmful effects might result?
a. ?the death of neurons and the inhibition of neurogenesis
b. ?an increase in the activity of lymphocytes accompanied by acute pain
c. ?an enlarged hippocampus and the potential for bipolar disorder
d. ?a constant state of arousal with intermittent incidences of mania
ANSWER:
a
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Similarity is important in a relationship because it
a. minimizes controversy. b. gives people something to talk about. c. provides for validation of each person's selfÂconcept. d. helps the people in the relationship meet other similar people. e. reflects the inner qualities of each individual.
Tax breaks given to companies that take steps to preserve the environment would be a real world example of using which of the following to increase conservation?
a. response cost b. latent learning c. negative reinforcement d. classical conditioning
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