Lacking a Sense of Control Over Stressful Events Can Result

question 376

Multiple Choice

Lacking a sense of control over stressful events can result in a(n) :

• A) increase in both catecholamine and corticosteroids levels and improvement in the effectiveness of immune system functioning.
• B) decrease in both corticosteroid and catecholamine levels and an increase in the effectiveness of immune system functioning.
• C) increase in both corticosteroid and catecholamine levels and a decrease in the effectiveness of immune system functioning.
• D) decrease in catecholamines and an increase in corticosteroids but no change in the effectiveness of immune system functioning.

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Definitions:

Faster Extinction

The accelerated reduction or loss of conditioned responses, typically in the context of behavioral psychology.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning schedule in which every correct response is followed by a reward, facilitating rapid learning.

Scheduled Reinforcement

A strategy in behavior modification that involves delivering reinforcement according to a predetermined schedule.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is not administered every time the desired response is performed.