Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Relationship Between Stress

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the relationship between stress and illness?

• A) Stress increases the number of lymphocytes in the bloodstream, which diminishes the body's ability to fight off disease.
• B) Stress increases levels of adrenaline and other hormones that suppress immune cell activity and increase susceptibility to illness.
• C) Stress increases the negative attributions that people make, and negative attributions can become self-fulfilling prophecies.
• D) Under high levels of stress, people tend to sleep too much, which weakens the immune system and makes illness more likely.

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Definitions:

Regular Capacity

The maximum amount of work that a facility, workforce, or machine can complete under normal working conditions within a specific time period.

Yield Management

A pricing strategy that involves managing inventory or capacity to maximize revenue through variable pricing based on demand and supply conditions.

Operations Management

The administration of business practices designed to ensure maximum efficiency within an organization, focusing on the management of processes to produce and distribute products and services.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a product and the quantity demanded by consumers.