Physiological Symptoms of a Stress Response Include All of the Following

question 4

Multiple Choice

Physiological symptoms of a stress response include all of the following except

• A) Constricted pupils.
• B) Tachycardia.
• C) Tachypnea.
• D) Elevated blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Avoidance

A behavioral response aimed at evading certain situations, thoughts, or feelings that are perceived as unpleasant or stressful.

Exposure

A therapeutic technique aimed at reducing fear or anxiety by gradually and systematically exposing the person to the feared object or context.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Ethnic/Racial Minority

An ethnic/racial minority is a group within a country or society that has different national or cultural traditions from the main population and is less in number.