Cannon observed that the fight-or-flight response is
a. seen in animals but not in humans.
b. maladaptive to modern day stress.
c. most adaptive in the face of social danger.
d. most adaptive in the face of psychological stressors
Answer: b.
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a. increased activity level b. racing thoughts c. social withdrawal d. impulsivity
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a. "You're right. The research evidence shows no relationship between religion and health." b. "The research allows an even stronger statement: highly religious people are actually less healthy than are irreligious people." c. "You're quite wrong. The research evidence shows that religious people are healthier and live longer." d. "You can't make that statement. There is no research evidence one way or the other about the relationship between religious involvement and health."