Stress might interact with the development of depressed mood by
A. leading to a longer and prolonged release of serotonin.
B. leading to a longer and prolonged release of cortisol.
C. interfering with cortisol reuptake.
D. reducing the synthesis of serotonin.
Answer: B
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a. systematic b. objective c. variable d. quantifiable
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a. 0.9962 c. 0.4962 b. 0.5038 d. 0.0038
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