Maria has been experiencing prolonged stress at work due to taking over the work of several employees that have been laid off as the company downsizes
Most days she is irritable and rarely leaves her desk to eat lunch. She seems to take medicine for headaches every day. According to Hans Selye, Maria is experiencing the emotional, behavioral, and physical signs of the
a. stage of exhaustion.
b. stage of resistance.
c. alarm reaction.
d. crisis mode.
ANSWER: a
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a. space of scaffolding. b. region of growth. c. zone of proximal development. d. zone of equilibrium. e. schema space.
Which of the following numbers indicates the strongest correlational relationship?
–.98 .85 –.40 .32
What are some outcomes for early development in girls?
a. Greater prestige among peers as well as enhanced intelligence b. Greater depression and earlier sex c. Increased popularity among same sex peers and increased conflict with parents d. Increased fear and hostility
__________ is a range of developmental disorders marked by a lack of interest in social relations, abnormal language development, and repetitive behavior.
A. Autism spectrum disorder B. Turner syndrome C. Down syndrome D. Fragile X syndrome