Which of the Following Appears to Be True

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following appears to be true?

• A) The stress caused by positive events can be as long-lasting as the stress caused by negative events.
• B) People can experience positive and negative emotions simultaneously.
• C) A positive major life event usually offsets the stress that is caused by several negative microstressors.
• D) Negative events produce more antibodies than do positive events.

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Definitions:

Need for Cognition

A personality trait representing the tendency of an individual to engage in and enjoy effortful cognitive activities.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and sociability.

Fear Arousals

The emotional response triggered by perceived threats, often used in persuasive communication to motivate behavior change by highlighting potential dangers.

Persuasion

An effort by a source to change the beliefs or attitudes of a target person through the use of information or argument.