Patrick has experienced a large number of changes in his life. He's lost his job, is getting a divorce, is facing income tax evasion charges, and his wife is expecting a child.
Patrick has also reported an increase in anxiety and has been sick a lot over the last six months. Some researchers would suggest that increased stress has taken a toll on Patrick's health. Others would convincingly suggest that ________ better account(s) for this coincidence.
a. certain personality traits
b. a genetic defect
c. environmental pollution
d. drug use
Question 2
According to research presented in the text, poverty, and racism are powerful sources of stress. This suggests that one problem with inventories is that the scale focuses on
a. objective stressors, not subjective judgments of stress.
b. stressors experienced by the middle class, not the poor or minority groups.
c. both positive and negative life changes.
d. self-reports of both stressors and health.
A chuckwalla, Sauromalus ater. Chuckwallas are large herbivorous lizards living in the southwestern
Portrait of a Shy Albatross. Note the large, hooked beak and nasal tubes.
Several species of squirrels have melanistic phases. In large parts of United States and Canada, the
In pretend play, toy figures and animals “come to life” and interact with each other.
The early stages of the human life cycle.
Chlamydomonas Life Cycle