Social Support Calms People's Response to Threats by

question 59

Multiple Choice

Social support calms people's response to threats by

• A) lowering blood pressure.
• B) inhibiting immune system activity.
• C) reducing the production of proteins.
• D) redistributing bloodflow from internal organs to skeletal muscles.

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Definitions:

Cue

A signal or reminder that triggers a response or action, often used in learning and behavior modification techniques.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior reinforcement strategy involving the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.

Aversive Stimulus

A negative or unpleasant stimulus that is used to influence behavior.

Termination

The process of ending or conclusion, often used in the context of psychotherapy to describe the conclusion of treatment.