Ferdinand Was Assigned to a Small Dormitory Room with Two

question 309

Multiple Choice

Ferdinand was assigned to a small dormitory room with two other freshman roommates.As a result,he feels he has little control over his environment.His body is most likely to respond with

• A) a reduced blood cholesterol level.
• B) elevated oxytocin levels.
• C) a decrease in blood-clotting speed.
• D) elevated blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Panicked

A sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety that often results in hasty or irrational behavior.

Alarm Reaction

A phase in the general adaptation syndrome where the body initially responds to a stressor with changes that temporarily lower resistance.

Type A

Type A refers to a personality pattern characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-driven urgency, and a constant sense of time pressure.

Competitive

A trait or situation characterized by rivalry where individuals or groups strive to outperform each other to achieve a goal.