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Being promoted to a longed-for but challenging job is an example of an event likely to cause distress rather than eustress.

False

Stress responses are primarily emotional reactions

False

The physical responses to stressors are remarkably consistent from person to person.

False

The resistance state of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by symptoms such as distorted perceptions and disorganized thinking.

False

There is no link between cardiovascular disease and stress.

False

Resiliency centers on how individuals respond to stress.

T

A stress response in human beings is triggered by a physical or psychological event called a stressor.

True

Beth has enrolled in the most difficult course of her college career. Her friend wants to drop the class, but Beth views it as an opportunity for growth. Beth has the trait of hardiness.

True

Endorphins are body-produced chemicals that relieve pain in case of injury.

True

If an individual perceives that he or she cannot cope with a situation, that situation will most likely produce a stress response.

True

In general, women and men experience stress differently.

True

Long term increased levels of cortisol are linked to a decreased function of the immune system.

True

People with more stress tend to have more colds.

True

The general adaptation syndrome is believed to be a universal and predictable response pattern to all stressors.

True

The more intense an emotional response to a stressor, the stronger the physical response will be.

True