What broad definition of stress has been offered by scientists?
a. a subtype of mental disorder that emphasizes physiological symptoms
b. a challenging event that requires behavioral, cognitive, and physiological adaptation
c. a set of specific symptoms that are associated with increased risk for mental disorders
d. an evolutionary development that has enabled humans to adapt to rapid technological changes
Answer: b.
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a. positive b. clinical c. humanistic d. behavioral
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A. unit normal table B. standard deviation table C. standard unit table D. frequency table
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a. It is a barbiturate b. It is an addictive drug c. It can produce mental confusion d. It is one of the best known of the benzodiazepines
__________ therapies have had considerable success in treating bed-wetting, overeating, drug addictions, and phobic reactions.
A. Behavior B. Psychoanalytic C. Biomedical D. Humanistic