Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Effects of Stress

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the effects of stress is most accurate?

• A)Stress can promote personal growth and self-improvement.
• B)Compared to women, men are more vulnerable to the effects of chronic stress.
• C)People show positive stress reactions only when they have strong social support.
• D)The effects of stress are uniformly negative.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals perceive, think, and gain an understanding of their world through the interaction and influence of genetic and learned factors.

Formal Operations

Piaget’s final stage of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly.

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development.

Sensorimotor

A developmental stage in infants and toddlers coined by Piaget that involves learning through interacting with the environment, using sensory experiences and motor actions.