Which of the Following BEST Explains Why Stress Heightens Vulnerability

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST explains why stress heightens vulnerability to bacterial and viral infections?

• A)Stress hormones accelerate the "hardening" of the arteries.
• B)Stress hormones facilitate the depositing of cholesterol and fat around the heart.
• C)Stress hormones suppress the production of lymphocytes.
• D)Stress hormones trigger the release of carcinogens.

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Definitions:

Foot In The Door

A persuasion technique where a small request is made first to increase the likelihood of agreement to a larger request later.

Lowballing

A persuasive technique in which an initially favorable offer is made to gain agreement, but then terms are made less advantageous to the target.

Idiosyncrasy Credit

The leeway or toleration a group affords to a member with established credibility to deviate from group norms without severe sanction.

Expectation-States Theory

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