What are two factors that can lessen the impact of a stressful situation?
What will be an ideal response?
Many possible choices - understanding the nature of the situation, preparing
for the stressful situation, perceiving that there may be some benefit, perceiving that one
has control, feeling able to handle the event, having adequate social support, etc.
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A Vietnam war veteran who hears a "call to battle stations" alarm sound last heard in heavy combat would be expected to
a. demonstrate no response. b. become extremely violent. c. feel relief that they are not now in combat. d. show strong emotional arousal. e. experience a happy feeling.
Which of the following is TRUE about sensory development in infants?
a. Infants do not respond to the smell of rotten eggs. b. Infants show signs of pleasure at the taste of sugar water. c. Infants prefer unsalted to salted cereal. d. Infants cannot move their eyes for several days after birth. e. Infants are more strongly attracted to male than female faces.