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What is it called when a mammogram indicates that a patient has cancer when in fact she does not?


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General Adaptation Theory

A theory by Hans Selye that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, including stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Test Anxiety

Excessive stress and fear about taking examinations, which can impair performance.

Mental Alert

The state of being fully aware, awake, and attentive.

Ego-Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

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