The Yerkes-Dodson Law States That Individuals Feel a Greater Need

question 77

True/False

The Yerkes-Dodson law states that individuals feel a greater need for affiliation when they feel fear or stress.

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Hemophilus

A genus of bacteria, some species of which can cause diseases such as pneumonia and meningitis in humans.

Gram-negative

Refers to bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method of bacterial differentiation.

Anaphylactic Reaction

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur rapidly after exposure to an allergen.

Provider

(1) The person that oversees the patient’s health care; often a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner. (2) An individual licensed to examine, diagnose, and prescribe treatment to patients seeking assistance.