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Question 41

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All but which of the following factors help moderate the effects of acculturative stress?

A) economic opportunities
B) being proficient in the language
C) having a social network
D) maintaining a sense of ethnic identity
E) experiencing fewer life events

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Question 42

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Regarding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) PTSD is found almost entirely in Western cultures.
B) PTSD is quite common among trauma survivors.
C) Social support can help bolster a person's ability to cope with stress.
D) People with PTSD experience lingering problems, often for years after the traumatic event.
E) Cultural factors play a role in how people manage and cope with PTSD.

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Question 43

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Which of the following factor(s) contribute to more than half of all cancer diagnoses every year?

Hal has noticed cauliflower-shaped growths on his upper thighs and genitals. He probably has _____.

Pauline would like to be a full-time college student. However, she also would like to work full-time. She is a single mother and would prefer to not have her child in day care. The state of tension that Pauline feels is most accurately labeled

Sources of stress are called

All but which of the following are antigens?

Persephone experiences the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome. What term best characterizes this experience?

______ are specialized white blood cells that protect the body against disease-causing organisms.

Pressures or demands placed on an organism to adjust or adapt to its environment describes

In order to more effectively deal with stress, Rodney repeats the following whenever he experiences an obstacle, "This is not a catastrophe. I am a good problem solver. I can find a solution." Which method for removing distress from stress is Rodney using?

Psychological hardiness is a

Other factors being equal, which person is MOST likely to suffer from the effects of stress?

Richard contracted a sexually transmitted disease that has resulted in severe flu-like symptoms, including jaundiced skin, abdominal pain, and fever. Which STD has Richard contracted?

During a stress response, Lorna's heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure all increase. These changes describe the effects of increased amounts of

One way that stress may damage the immune system is by increasing levels of

Evelyn has been sharing laundry and clothing with her roommate Kate. Now, Kate has discovered that she has genital warts. Evelyn is afraid that she may contract this STD if the roommates continue sharing clothing and laundry. Is Evelyn's concern reasonable?

Courtney has a sexually transmitted disease that causes frequent and painful urination, as well as lower abdominal pain. She contracted the disease from an infected sexual partner. It is among the most common form of bacterial STD. Based on this case description, which STD does Courtney likely have?

A psychological disorder characterized by maladaptive reactions to traumatic events or stressors is

Regarding the general adaptation syndrome, which of the following statements is FALSE?