Name each of the three major types of consequences that result from stress, and provide at least one example of each
What will be an ideal response?
Direct physiological effects such as elevated blood pressure, decreased immune system functioning, increased
hormonal activity, and psychophysiological conditions. Harmful behaviors like increased smoking, alcohol use,
decreased nutrition, decreased sleep, increased drug use. Indirect health-related behaviors such as decreased
compliance with medical advice, increase in delays in seeking medical help, decreased likelihood of seeking
medical advice.
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The effect of myelination on an axon's conduction speed is the equivalent of increasing an axon's diameter by ______ times.
A. 25 B. 50 C. 100 D. 1000
The _______________ was once considered just a motor center, but evidence has accumulated that it also plays a part in cognitive and emotional learning
a. pons b. medulla c. cerebellum d. auditory cortex
The catharsis hypothesis suggests that providing people with an opportunity to express aggressive impulses in a safe manner will decrease their tendencies to engage in unacceptable forms of aggressive behavior. What does research on this hypothesis demonstrate/suggest?
A) Catharsis is effective with adults but not with children. B) Catharsis is effective with children but not with adults. C) Catharsis decreases inappropriate aggressive behavior. D) Catharsis has no effect on aggressive behavior. E) Catharsis may actually increase aggressive behavior.
The most common medication prescribed for autism is
a) antipsychotic medication. b) stimulant medication. c) antidepressants. d) drugs which lower serotonin levels.