It Is Ethically Impossible to Conduct Experimental Studies of Stress

question 65

Multiple Choice

It is ethically impossible to conduct experimental studies of stress and immune responses in humans to determine whether severe stress actually causes susceptibility to health problems.However,Cacioppo and his colleagues (1998) found that _______.

• A) stressors can increase anxiety which is related to infections.
• B) major stressors can impact the length of the common cold.
• C) even minor stressors can suppress immune responses.
• D) people who experience stress are ill more often.
• E) loud noises can suppress immune responses.

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Definitions:

Harm Model

A framework used to assess the negative impacts of actions or policies on individuals or communities.

Aggression

Refers to behaviors or attitudes that are hostile, destructive, or violent towards others.

Diversity Competency

The ability to understand, respect, and manage differences among individuals, enhancing interpersonal interactions and organizational performance.

Protection

The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or unwanted interference.