When people’s performance is affected by stereotype threat, it means that
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: they either believe a negative stereotype about themselves or they fear that others will judge them based on the stereotype.
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Communication between neurons would be considered a chemical change involving
a. sodium ions. b. neurilemmas. c. neurotransmitters. d. potassium ions.
Edith is worried about her husband Archie's health because he is often angry, resentful, suspicious, and distrustful of other people. Archie is displaying a response pattern known as __________, which research suggests places him at higher risk for __________.
A. dispositional pessimism; posttraumatic stress disorder B. dispositional pessimism; coronary heart disease C. hostility; posttraumatic stress disorder D. hostility; coronary heart disease
Without including multiple __________ variables in a single experiment, we would not be able to detect the different effects a factor might have on behavior in different situations.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
How does sustained activation of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis affect the immune system?
A. It triggers the production of certain immune cells. B. It leads to significant and substantial reductions in anxiety, depression, and fear. C. It makes a person less susceptible to diseases. D. It leads to a sustained release of cortisol.