Which of the Following Is NOT True of Giving Up

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of giving up as a response to stress?

• A) It is sometimes adaptive.
• B) It is sometimes called behavioral disengagement.
• C) It urges people on to be more competitive.
• D) It can increase distress.

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Definitions:

Reduced Responsiveness

A decrease in the usual reaction to external stimuli, often seen in various neurological or psychological conditions.

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Pathway

A major part of the neuroendocrine system that controls reactions to stress and regulates many body processes, including digestion, the immune system, mood and emotions, sexuality, and energy storage and expenditure.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to a challenge or demand, characterized by physiological and psychological changes that prepare the individual to deal with stressors.

Corticosteroids

A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates and used in medicine to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.