Eddie Has Asthma

question 23

Multiple Choice

Eddie has asthma. He knows that physical exercise is beneficial for not only his psychological well-being, but also the physical symptoms he experiences. Each day, he checks the pollen forecast on his weather app to see if it would be a good day for a brisk 30-min walk. Eddie's strategy reflects a coping strategy that psychologists called ______.

• A) religious belief
• B) positive reappraisal
• C) distancing
• D) problem-focused

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Definitions:

Neuron

A cell of the nervous system that transmits information through electrical and chemical signals.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure regulation.

Breathing

Breathing is the physiological process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide, essential for life.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute, a significant indicator of cardiovascular health and physical fitness.