Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Lack of sleep can cause an increase in the level of stress hormones.
2. Over half the adults in the United States suffer from insomnia.
3. Laughing is an effective behavioral response to stress.
4. Smiling can produce changes in the autonomic nervous system.
5. A counterproductive coping strategy is alcohol use.
6. ) Research supports the regular use of marijuana as an effective stress management technique.



1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
6. FALSE
7.

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