Primates at the Top of the Social Pecking Order Are

question 9

Multiple Choice

Primates at the top of the social pecking order are less likely to contract cold-like viral infections than those with lower social status. This best illustrates the value of

• A) the general adaptation syndrome.
• B) emotion-focused coping.
• C) the fight-or-flight response.
• D) perceived control.

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