Your Friend Is Looking for Ways to Reduce Their Anxiety

question 78

Multiple Choice

Your friend is looking for ways to reduce their anxiety. They have tried lots of different kinds of medications and conventional therapies with limited success. You suggest they try a technique that focuses on developing mindfulness. In theory, what is one explanation for why practicing mindfulness can reduce anxiety?

• A)by increasing the physiological response to stress
• B)by reducing the physiological response to stress
• C)by focusing so much attention on your stress that the body experiences a sort of breaking point and becomes forced to change out of necessity
• D)by reducing cognitive dissonance
• E)by increasing cognitive dissonance

Differentiate between various sexual orientations and gender identities.

Recognize the symptoms and implications of gender dysphoria.

Understand the societal and cultural differences in perceptions of gender identity.

Identify the factors influencing sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Definitions:

Phytochemicals

Biologically active compounds found in plants that are believed to contribute to health and may protect against certain diseases.

Personal Food Intake

An individual's daily consumption of food and drink, often analyzed for nutritional content.

Portion Sizes

Refers to the amount of food served or consumed in one eating occasion.

Hunger

A sensation caused by a lack of food, leading to the desire to eat.