Author Question: What is the key lesson to take away from this chapter? a. Avoid stress whenever possible. b. ... (Read 25 times)

erika

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 522
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.



gstein359

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 293
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.

Did you know?

Russia has the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease followed by the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Poland.

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library