Ulcers have historically been viewed as being psychosomatic illness. However, recent research indicates that __________, not stress or diet is the major cause of peptic ulcers

a. a virus
b. a bacterium
c. a prion
d. an abnormal protein formation in the blood


B

Psychology

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Why is it important for an infant to have a secure base?

A. Infants must feel attachment to feel distress in a caregiver's absence. B. Infants need someone to return to when they are frightened. C. Infants must have secure attachments to understand the boundaries of exploration. D. Infants without a secure base will experience separation protest.

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Tad was driving in his car the other day and started to feel his heart begin to race

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Psychology

Because of the intense pressure to succeed academically, Asian students are more likely than U.S. students to experience high levels of stress

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology