What is the name for the theory that attempts to explain the stress response as a series of three phases, with characteristic physiologic events?

A) adaptation
B) fight-or-flight
C) general adaptation
D) allostasis


Answer: C

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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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Which of the following statements is not true of serotonin?

A. Serotonin is abundantly found in the prefrontal cortex. B. Its level in the brain is increased during success. C. It is inhibited as a result of negative social feedback. D. Its low level is linked to decreased feelings of aggression and depression. E. Its level is increased with exercise and time spent in the sunlight.

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Which of the following statements is false about forces?

A. Without forces acting on an object, there is no motion. B. They are relative to the mass of an object. C. They either push or pull on an object in an attempt to affect motion or shape. D. They are the product of mass times acceleration.

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The financial gurus recommend that, as a general rule, one should spend between 25 to 35 percent of one's income on ________.

A. utilities B. transportation C. housing D. entertainment and recreation

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