Author Question: Physiological symptoms of a stress response include all of the following except a. Constricted ... (Read 22 times)

geoffrey · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Physiological symptoms of a stress response include all of the following except

a. Constricted pupils.
b. Tachycardia.
c. Tachypnea.
d. Elevated blood pressure.

Question 2

One benefit of meditation over other forms of behavioral therapy is that meditation

a. Improves communication skills.
b. Cures hypertension.
c. Does not require memorization.
d. Balances insulin and other body hormones.

Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Pupils dilate during stressful situations to increase visual capacity and sight, especially in darkened conditions; this is a survival mechanism. The physiological cascade of changes associated with the stress response includes increased heart and respiratory rates, muscle tightening, increased metabolic rate, a sense of foreboding, fear, nervousness, irritability, and a negative mood. Also included is elevated blood pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Meditation involves relaxing the body and stilling the mind, which anyone can do through a variety of measures. Meditation does not improve a person's communication skills, cure any illness, or balance any bodily hormones.