Two coworkers of similar age and medical condition fly together ...

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Two coworkers of similar age and medical condition fly together across country. One comes down with a cold virus afterward and the other one does not.
 
  The mind-body connection most likely to be exerting a favorable influence on the second person's ability to resist becoming infected during the plane flight is: a. psychogastroimmunol ogy
  b. psychopulmonology
  c. psychoneuroimmunolo gy
  d. psychoendocrinology

Question 2

Jon tells you that in his group meeting yesterday, he learned a positive affirmation to say to himself every day. Which theoretical approach is the group leader likely using?
 
  a. cognitive-behavioral
  b. existential
  c. interpersonal
  d. psychoanalytical

[Sweetkitty24130]

Answer to Question 1

C
Psychoneuroimmunolo gy is a branch of study that would best explain the mind-body connection exerting a favorable influence on the second person. It is based on the theory of the relationships between psychological factors (emotions, feelings, thoughts, etc.) and the immune system. The immune system is influenced by these psychological factors through the hypothalamic pituitary axis of the sympathetic nervous system. This model is based on Selye's general adaptation syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

A
The group leader most likely is using a cognitive-behavioral approach to group therapy. This approach would focus on changing behavior by providing an alternate behavior, such as repeating a positive affirmation. The cognitive aspect would relate to the homework assignment or being told to repeat the positive affirmation every day.