What are some factors that can affect our predisposition to stress?
What will be an ideal response?
• personality (Type A, pessimist)
• amount of exercise
• laughter
• diet
• smoking
• amount of sleep
• self-empowerment
• coping skills
• use of support groups
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a) extraversion b) agreeableness c) conscientiousness d) openness
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A. Both activate the brain's reinforcement areas. B. Starvation decreases their cravings. C. Both can be relieved with morphine. D. Exercise increases the intensity of effect.
What percent of individuals older than 65 years in developed countries have at least one grandchild who is at least 18 years old?
a. 30% b. 40% c. 50% d. 60%
A split-brain patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen. When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot, the patient can __________.
A. identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand B. identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand C. pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand, and can identify it by touch D. pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand, but cannot identify it verbally