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Dr. Currie is interested in developing a means of diagnosing an anxiety disorder based solely on the presence of a persistently elevated heart rate and unusually high levels of cortisol. Dr. Currie is mostly interested in utilizing which of the following in his pursuit of diagnosis?


Definitions:

Stressor

A factor or event that causes stress to an organism.

Carcinogen

A substance or a form of radiation that can induce cancer or significantly increase the risk of developing cancer.

Fight Or Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, preparing the body to either confront or flee from the situation.

Acculturative Stress

The psychological impact of adaptation to a new culture.

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