What is the key lesson to take away from this chapter?
a. Avoid stress whenever possible.
b. Optimize your experience of stress.
c. Strive for balance in your life.
d. Use technology to reduce stress.
e. Ignore the small stuff..
Question 2
Your text describes experimental research with rats and monkeys that focuses on the effects of stress on the developing brain. What do these studies suggest?
a. Excess cortisol may cause shrinkage of the amygdala, a brain structure required for the formation of certain kinds of memory.
b. The most significant impact of stress on the developing brain takes place in utero.
c. The young of rats and monkeys are less resilient to stress than human infants.
d. A well-defined period of early postnatal development may be an important determinant of the capacity to handle stress throughout life.
e. Periods of eustress during the first year of life can enhance brain growth.
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