Primates at the Top of the Social Pecking Order Are

question 9

Multiple Choice

Primates at the top of the social pecking order are less likely to contract cold-like viral infections than those with lower social status. This best illustrates the value of

• A) the general adaptation syndrome.
• B) emotion-focused coping.
• C) the fight-or-flight response.
• D) perceived control.

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Definitions:

Salamanders

A group of amphibians characterized by their lizard-like appearance, moist skin, and ability to regenerate lost body parts.

Crustaceans

A diverse group of aquatic animals that have a hard exoskeleton, including species like crabs, lobsters, crayfish, and shrimp.

Body Surface

The external boundary of an organism's body that interacts with the environment, including skin in animals.

Depersonalization

Depersonalization is a defensive mechanism where there is an emotional detachment between a person and their actions, feelings, or sense of identity, often as a response to stress or burnout.