In a Series of Interventions for Stress Performed by Dean

question 88

Multiple Choice

In a series of interventions for stress performed by Dean Ornish and colleagues (1996) , found that ____ predicted the extent of coronary lesions.

• A) hours spent meditating in a week
• B) aerobic exercise
• C) the amount of practice patients devoted to stress management
• D) the switch to a vegetarian diet
• E) the number of people involved in group support meetings

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

An internal locus of control refers to the belief that individuals can influence events and their outcomes, relying on their own efforts and actions.

Emotion-focused Coping

A stress management strategy that involves reducing stress by minimizing, avoiding, or accepting the emotional response to a problem, rather than addressing the problem directly.

Electric Shocks

Sudden discharges of electricity through a part of the body, often used for therapeutic purposes or as a punishment.

Appetizing Food

Food that looks, smells, and tastes appealing, often stimulating a person's desire to eat.