Which of the Following Is True About the Research Studies

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the research studies on the relation between stress and illness?

• A)Stress reduces the severity of respiratory infections.
• B)Stress increases the production of inflammation-producing proteins.
• C)Newlywed couples who became angry while discussing problems suffered lesser immune system suppression the next day.
• D)Children reared in abusive families are less prone to inflammation responses.

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Definitions:

Modernization Theory

A theory suggesting that economic development and cultural change lead to shifts from traditional to modern societies with corresponding changes in social structures.

Functionalism

stresses that human behaviour is governed by relatively stable social structures. It underlines how social structures maintain or undermine social stability, emphasizes that social structures are based mainly on shared values or preferences, and suggests that re-establishing equilibrium can best solve most social problems.

Military Intervention

The act of a nation deploying its military forces to enter another territory with the aim of achieving specific political or military objectives.

Land Reform

A government-initiated process of redistributing land, typically from those who own large amounts to those with little or none, with the goal of improving equity and productivity.