A number of research studies have investigated gender differences in physiological and behavior reactions to stress. The evidence from these studies suggests that in comparison to females, males typically:
a. have a weaker physiological response to stress
b. are less likely to create and maintain social networks
c. enter Selye's exhaustion stage much sooner
d. show stronger and more widespread physiological reactions to stress
B
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As Sean prepares to present to his psychopathology class he finds himself feeling nauseous, sweating profusely, and becoming light headed. What best explains Sean's symptoms?
a. a typical reaction to a stressful situation b. an extreme reaction to a typical situation c. somatic symptom disorder d. all of these
The regions of the brain that are known to be associated with language abilities in most people are found in the
a. left hemisphere. c. sensorimotor strip. b. right hemisphere. d. temporal hemisphere.
Melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness, is produced by the _____ gland
a) pineal b) pituitary c) parathyroid d) thymus
During the first few weeks of life, an infant may show the emotion of ____; but it is rare that he or she may show the emotion of ____ during the first year of life
a. shame; interest b. guilt; distress c. pleasure; sadness d. embarrassment; anger