Which of the Following Best Explains Why Stress Heightens Vulnerability

question 475

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why stress heightens vulnerability to bacterial and viral infections?

• A) Stress hormones inhibit the production of proteins that contribute to inflammation.
• B) Stress increases the capacity of the liver to remove cholesterol from the blood.
• C) Stress suppresses the release of lymphocytes.
• D) Stress triggers the production of carcinogens.

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Definitions:

Situational Influences

External factors in the environment that affect individual behavior, decision-making, and attitudes in specific contexts.

Sigmund Freud

This Austrian medical professional specialized in neurology and established psychoanalysis, a methodology for curing mental diseases through dialogue with a psychoanalyst.

Unconscious Mind

The segment of the mind that cannot be reached by the conscious awareness yet influences one's actions and feelings.

Karen Horney

A German psychoanalyst recognized for her contributions to understanding neurosis, the development of personality, and the idea of "basic anxiety."