Buss and His Colleagues Found That When Men Imagined That

question 10

Multiple Choice

Buss and his colleagues found that when men imagined that their partner's were committing sexual infidelity

• A)they became very aggressive and physically violent.
• B)they began plotting their revenge on their partners.
• C)their heart rates and skin conductance levels increased.
• D)they had increased activity in the parasympathetic nervous system.

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Definitions:

Persistent Depressive Disorder

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Life Stress Perspective

The viewpoint that psychological stress and disorders arise from the pressures and demands placed on individuals by life's challenges and circumstances.

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Emotional Response

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