Exam 39: Experienced Emotion

One person,alone in a house,dismisses its creaking sounds and experiences no stress;someone else suspects an intruder and becomes alarmed.These different reactions illustrate the importance of

When experimenters have implanted tumor cells into rodents,those exposed to ________ were more prone to cancer.

Chronic anger ________ the risk of heart disease,and chronic depression ________ the risk of heart disease.

Compared with monkeys left in stable groups,those who were housed with three or four new roommates each month were more likely to experience

Although inflammation helps fight infections,persistent inflammation heightens the risk of

Alarm,resistance,and exhaustion characterize the phases of

Persistent stress can influence not only our biological functioning but also our behavioral lifestyles.Describe how both of these factors help to account for the link between prolonged stress and an increased risk of coronary heart disease.

During which phase of the general adaptation syndrome are organisms best able to physically cope with stress?

The DNA pieces at the ends of chromosomes are referred to as

Immune system cells that pursue and destroy diseased body cells are called

The daily hassle of experiencing racial discrimination is best described as

On orders from the cerebral cortex (via the hypothalamus and pituitary gland)the outer part of the adrenal glands secretes stress hormones such as

An overactive immune system puts women at higher risk of ________ than men.

Bernard is an ambitious,highly competitive corporate lawyer who recently had a heart attack.He tends to be impatient and a perfectionist,and he gets angry over little things.Research suggests that Bernard's susceptibility to heart attacks may be most closely linked to his

By attacking the body's own tissues,an overly reactive immune system is most likely to cause

Daily pressures compounded by racism and prejudice take a toll on many African-Americans in the form of

Who is the best example of a Type B personality?

The risk of heart disease increases when the body responds to constant stress with

In a stressful situation,feelings of pain are dulled by

There's a dramatic increase in the likelihood of a person becoming ill or dying the year following the death of a spouse.Describe some of the specific biological and psychological processes that may contribute to this effect.