Which of the Following Is an Example of a Psychological

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a psychological symptom of stress?

• A) changes in metabolism
• B) increased heart and breathing rate
• C) procrastination
• D) changes in productivity

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Definitions:

Withdrawal

The process of discontinuing a drug or substance to which one has become dependent, often leading to a range of physical and psychological symptoms.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep patterns by signaling the body to prepare for sleep as the environment darkens.

Hormone

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system, traveling through the bloodstream to tissues or organs, affecting many different processes, including growth, metabolism, and mood.

Tetrahydrocannabinol

The psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant that is responsible for most of the plant's psychological effects.