In a Classic Study by Ursin Et Al

question 66

Multiple Choice

In a classic study by Ursin et al., hormonal responses to stress was studied in a group of Norwegian military during parachute training. What did the results show during training?

• A) In the beginning, cortisol levels were high before each jump but these declined over time; testosterone was initially low but then returned to normal.
• B) In the beginning, cortisol levels were low before each jump but these increased over time; testosterone was initially high but then returned to normal.
• C) In the beginning, cortisol levels were low before each jump but these increased over time; testosterone was also low initially but then returned to normal.
• D) In the beginning, cortisol levels were high before each jump but these increased over time; testosterone was initially high but then returned to normal.

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