Maltreated children may have abnormal levels of cortisol. Along with adrenalin, the function of cortisol is to __________.
A. help the individual calm down
B. help the individual feel more secure and safe
C. increase the volume of the brain
D. raise alertness and prepare the brain and body to respond to potential threats
Answer: D
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A. are very much like Brigid B. are strikingly different from Brigid C. only "come out" when there is no stress in the environment D. are very much like one another
You are conducting a survey on racism. You have a group of well-trained assistants, about half white, half African American. Should you keep track of which subjects are questioned by white assistants and which by African-Americans assistants?
A. Yes-the ethnicity of the assistant may affect subjects' answers B. Yes-the ethnicity of the assistant may affect their ability to accurately record subjects' answers C. No-you might offend your assistants D. No-ethnicity has no effect one way or the other
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a. Sensate focus b. Vacuum constriction c. Intracavernous injections d. Squeeze technique
Tony likes to mountain climb, surf, and skateboard. He finds these activities challenging, rewarding, and energizing. According to Hans Selye, Tony is experiencing
a. eustress. b. microstressors. c. hardy stress reactions. d. behavioral risk factors.