The Allostatic Load Is Highest for Stressors That Are

question 58

Multiple Choice

The allostatic load is highest for stressors that are:

• A) predictable and controllable.
• B) too brief in duration to be prepared for.
• C) experienced when coping resources are plentiful.
• D) unpredictable or uncontrollable and of longer duration.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The benefit lost when one decision is made over another, effectively the cost of forgoing the next best alternative.

Park Construction

The process of designing, planning, and building an area of land with recreational facilities, natural elements, and landscaping intended for public use.

Necessary Increase

An essential rise in quantity or capacity required to meet a specific need or to maintain equilibrium.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the potential benefits missed out on.