Which of the Following Accurately Describes How Men and Women

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes how men and women respond to stress?

• A) Women's general reactions to stress are different from those of men.
• B) The ability to respond is weaker in older women than in  older men.
• C) Elderly women invite lighten by sharing experiences with others; elderly men alleviate stress by compartmentalizing.
• D) Psychological stressors such as divorce or death of a loved one are handled much less well by elderly men than by elderly women.
• E) There are no clinically important differences in men's and women's responses to stress.

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Definitions:

Epigenetics

Research into how alterations in gene expression, rather than changes in the DNA sequence, cause variations in organisms.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often a protein, which can then affect the cell's function.

DNA Change

Alterations in the genetic material of an organism that can lead to mutations and potentially alter phenotype or function.

Behavior Genetics

The study of the influence of genetic factors on behavioral traits.