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How did Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe address the question of how much impact major life events have on quality of health? What did they find regarding the relationship between stress and illness? What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of their methods?


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Awake But Relaxed State

A state of consciousness characterized by being alert yet physically and mentally relaxed, often associated with meditation or light hypnosis.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, or the body's internal clock.

Retinal Proteins

Molecules within the retina that are essential for the conversion of light into visual signals.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.

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