When the Physiological Stress Response Has Been Active for a Prolonged

question 105

Multiple Choice

When the physiological stress response has been active for a prolonged amount of time, ______ may occur.​

• A) ​allostatic load
• B) ​survival
• C) ​"fight or flight" response
• D) ​coping

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Definitions:

Modification

The process of changing or altering something in order to improve it or to accommodate new conditions.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention and increased suggestibility, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Confabulate

To fill in gaps in one's memory with fabrications that one believes to be true.

Cognitive Functioning

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.