Allostatic Load Can Be Assessed by

question 22

Multiple Choice

Allostatic load can be assessed by

• A) a high waist-to-hip ratio.
• B) problems with memory.
• C) decreases in cell-mediated immunity.
• D) the inability to shut off cortisol in response to stress.
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Social Phobia

Also known as social anxiety disorder; characterized by intense fear or anxiety in social situations, leading to avoidance or distress.

Night Terrors

Intense episodes of fear that occur during sleep, typically in children, leading to screaming, kicking, and confusion upon waking.

Hair Plucking

The act of removing hair from the body by forcefully pulling it out from its roots, which can be a cosmetic practice or a symptom of a psychological disorder.

Acute PTSD

A short-term form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder that develops after a traumatic event, lasting less than three months.