Jalisa Is Constantly Worried and Anxious That Her Relationship with Her

question 55

Multiple Choice

Jalisa is constantly worried and anxious that her relationship with her boyfriend Travis is in trouble,but Travis doesn't see a reason to be concerned and views Jalisa's fear as
Unnecessary.He thinks that their disagreements are related to personality differences.Which
Of the following research-supported claims about personality could Travis say to Jalisa to
Support his position?

• A) "Men are more empathetic than women."
• B) "Women are less agreeable than men."
• C) "Women are somewhat more neurotic than men."
• D) "Men are somewhat less assertive than women."

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Definitions:

Alarm Reaction

The initial stage in the body's response to stress, involving the immediate activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response model (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist who is known for his research on the stress response and for introducing the concept of General Adaptation Syndrome.

Meyer Friedman

A cardiologist known for co-developing the theory that the Type A behavior pattern increases the risk of heart disease.