Which of the Following Has NOT Been Found True in Regard

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has NOT been found true in regard to stress and health?

• A) Pregnancy complications are more likely when household stress levels are high.
• B) High stress is related to increased risk of stroke, angina or chest pain.
• C) Poor health outcomes are unrelated to household stress levels.
• D) High household stress correlates with increased streptococcal illness.
• E) Chronic stress in conditions of poverty can weaken working memory, leading to lower marks in school.

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Definitions:

Excitation Transfer

A psychological theory proposing that arousal from one stimulus can be transferred and added to arousal from a second stimulus, intensifying the response to the second stimulus.

High, Narrow Bridge

A bridge that is significantly elevated above ground or water level and has a slender width, potentially inducing fear of heights or falling.

Emotional Stimulus

Any object, event, or situation that evokes an emotional response.

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.