In the Experiment to Determine the Link Between Stress and Illness

question 196

Multiple Choice

In the experiment to determine the link between stress and illness, the researchers at Carnegie Mellon University measured the amount of _____ production in subjects' nasal secretions.

• A)acetylcholine
• B)serotonin
• C)cytokine
• D)histamine

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

The common human tendency to attribute personal successes to internal factors while blaming failures on external factors.

Narcissism

A psychological condition characterized by self-centeredness, a lack of empathy for others, and an excessive need for admiration.

Agreeableness

Agreeableness is a personality trait characterized by warmth, kindness, and a tendency to cooperate and seek social harmony.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoing, sociable, and energetic behavior.