The Work of Sheldon Cohen and Colleagues Has Provided Strong

question 45

Multiple Choice

The work of Sheldon Cohen and colleagues has provided strong evidence for the link between psychology and physiology.The key finding in his studies is that the volunteers injected with a cold virus:

• A)are more likely to get sick if they are stressed
• B)are less likely to get sick if they are stressed
• C)are more likely to get stressed
• D)are less likely to get stressed

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

A type of memory that holds a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Long-Term Potentiation

An increase in synaptic strength following high-frequency stimulation of a chemical synapse, thought to be a mechanism for learning and memory.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotions, decision-making, and memory processing.

Stress Hormones

Hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, that are released into the body in response to stress, affecting various bodily functions.