A Type of Questionnaire That Asks People About Such Things

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Multiple Choice

A type of questionnaire that asks people about such things as 1) whether a stressful event occurred, 2) whether their interpretation of the event was positive or negative, and 3) whether the event was a major event or a daily hassle is called a _______.

• A)transactional stress scale
• B)cognitive appraisal questionnaire
• C)life event scale
• D)polygraph

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or structure, such as the cerebral cortex of the brain, which is involved in high-level functions including memory, attention, perception, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Deep Cerebral Nuclei

Clusters of neurons in the deep regions of the cerebrum involved in regulating voluntary movement and learning.

Schwann Cell

A type of glial cell in the peripheral nervous system that wraps around nerve fibers, forming the myelin sheath, which helps in the rapid conduction of nerve impulses.

Myelin Sheath

The fatty layer that covers and insulates axons of many neurons, facilitating the rapid transmission of nerve impulses.