When Marital Relationships Have Negative Effects on Physical Health,what Is

question 90

Multiple Choice

When marital relationships have negative effects on physical health,what is the physiological mechanism at work?

• A)Increased blood pressure
• B)Increased VO₂ max
• C)Production of the neurotransmitter serotonin
• D)Production of the stress-related hormone cortisol

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Definitions:

Self-monitoring

The tendency of individuals to observe and regulate how they are perceived by others, adjusting their behavior accordingly.

Self-control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses.

Ego Resiliency

A personality trait depicting an individual's ability to adapt flexibly and recover from stress or adverse situations.

Ego Control

In Jack Block’s personality theory, the psychological tendency to inhibit the behavioral expression of motivation and emotional impulse. At the extremes, people may be either undercontrolled or overcontrolled.