Patrick has experienced a large number of changes in his life. He's lost his job, is getting a divorce, is facing income tax evasion charges, and his wife is expecting a child
Patrick has also reported an increase in anxiety and has been sick a lot over the last six months. Some researchers would suggest that increased stress has taken a toll on Patrick's health. Others would convincingly suggest that ________ better account(s) for this coincidence.
a. certain personality traits
b. a genetic defect
c. environmental pollution
d. drug use
Answer: A
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a. engage in physical exercise b. has a lower risk of developing heart disease c. have an increased sense of competence d. have decreased stress levels
In a study among college students by Hystad and colleagues (2009), the trait of hardiness was ____
a. ?positively correlated with grades b. ?negatively correlated with grades c. ?positively correlated with health complaints within the high academic stress group d. ?negatively correlated with health complaints within the high academic stress group
Feeling dizzy or fainting at the sight of a traumatic injury occurs as a result of
a. sympathetic underreaction that lowers blood pressure too much. b. sympathetic underreaction that raises blood pressure too much. c. parasympathetic overreaction that raises blood pressure too much. d. parasympathetic overreaction that lowers blood pressure too much.
The basic underlying, inevitable aging process called senescence is also known as ____________
A) basic aging B) primary aging C) secondary aging D) tertiary aging