Low Levels of Cortisol Are Associated with Which Psychological Disorder

question 48

Multiple Choice

Low levels of cortisol are associated with which psychological disorder?

• A) Type A personality
• B) social phobia
• C) post-traumatic stress syndrome
• D) antisocial personality disorder

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Definitions:

Physiological Arousal

Refers to physical changes in the body, such as increased heart rate or adrenaline release, in response to stimuli or activities.

Test Performance

refers to how well an individual performs on standardized tests or examinations, often used as a measure of competence or achievement.

Polygraph

A machine, commonly used in attempts to detect lies, that measures several of the physiological responses accompanying emotion (such as perspiration and cardiovascular and breathing changes).

Lie Detection

The process of determining whether a person is not telling the truth, often through the analysis of physiological responses to questioning.