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gonzo233

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________ refers to the study of the interactions among the nervous system, the immune system, and environmental stimuli.
 
  a. Biopsychology
  b. Environmental psychotoxicology
  c. Psychoneuroimmunolo gy
  d. Autoimmunology
  e. Immunopsychology

Question 2

The impact of allostatic load is demonstrated by which phenomenon?
 
  a. Couples who displayed high levels of hostile behavior had wounds that healed more slowly than couples that displayed more friendly behaviors.
  b. Caregivers of family members with Alzheimer's disease had wounds that healed quicker than non-caregivers.
  c. Wounds heal faster during final exams as compared to summer vacation.
  d. High HPA axis activity is linked to greater gains in healing.
  e. Low HPA axis activity is linked to slower gains in healing.


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TheNamesImani

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. Psychoneuroimmunolo gy

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. Couples who displayed high levels of hostile behavior had wounds that healed more slowly than couples that displayed more friendly behaviors.


gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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