One Has to Be Cautious About Concluding That a "Fighting

question 56

Multiple Choice

One has to be cautious about concluding that a "fighting spirit" helps one cope with stress and survive cancer because:

• A)Physiological mechanisms are rarely assessed in these studies
• B)Studies looking at these variables have found mostly negative results
• C)The only research done in this area has been done with nonhumans
• D)The studies involve cancers that are in the early stages

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Bases

Fundamental principles or underlying grounds for traits or behaviors that have been shaped by natural selection.

Unconscious Wishes

Desires or thoughts residing outside of conscious awareness, often influencing behavior and emotions.

Body Temperature

The measure of the body's warmth or heat, typically maintained within a narrow range that supports vital physiological functions.

REM Periods

Cycles of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, during which dreaming and heightened brain activity occur.