Stress Is_______________________

question 55

Multiple Choice

Stress is_______________________.

• A)always bad and must be prevented at all costs
• B)challenging, but a strong amygdala and hippocampus can overcome stress
• C)a way to motivate students who are not anxious to learn
• D)in appropriate amounts, necessary for learning

Recognize the beneficial effects of optimism on longevity and health.

Identify aerobic exercise and its benefits for heart and lung fitness.

Comprehend the importance of social support in promoting health and reducing stress.

Describe the role of oxytocin in stress moderation and its sources.

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Definitions:

Prisoners' Dilemma

The Prisoners' Dilemma is a standard example of a game analyzed in game theory that shows why two completely rational individuals might not cooperate, even if it appears that it is in their best interest to do so.

Repeatedly Interact

Engaging in continuous or frequent exchanges or encounters between individuals or entities.

Maximin Strategy

A strategy in game theory and decision-making that aims to maximize the minimum gain that can be achieved, often used in situations of uncertainty to minimize risk.

Equilibrium

A state in which market supply and demand balance each other, and, as a result, prices become stable.