Stress
Long-term stress weakens this system
Immune System
The way in which someone acts
Behavior
Smoking increases the risk of this cardiovascular disease
Heart disease
Researchers measure participants’ stress by tracking heart rate and blood pressure during a public speaking task. What type of research study is this?
Biological
During chronic stress, the body enters this stage of tiredness, increasing the risk of illness
Exhaustion stage
The body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions is called...
Homeostasis
A study where participants are randomly assigned to different health states
Experimental study
Participants are asked to rate their happiness on a scale from 1–10 after completing a gratitude journal. What type of data is this?
Self-report data
The brain-body system that releases stress hormones through glands
Endocrine system
Long-term stress that persists over time and increases risk of illness is known as...
Chronic stress
A researcher combines the results of 50 different studies on the relationship between exercise and depression. What type of research method is this?
Meta-analysis
A study examines whether students who sleep at least 8 hours perform better on exams than those who sleep less. The independent variable is:
Amount of sleep
This part of the nervous system activates the fight-or-flight response
Sympathetic nervous system
A doctor studies how stress, diet, and exercise influence illness and recovery. This field is...
Health psychology
A patient believes their actions directly affect their health outcomes and adopts healthier habits. This belief reflects...
Internal locus of control
In an experiment, participants are randomly assigned to either exercise daily or not exercise. After 4 weeks, depression scores are measured. What element of the experiment strengthens the validity of this study?
Random assignment
This hormone is released by the adrenal glands during stress
Cortisol
A person’s stress response is reduced after the threat passes due to this system.
Parasympathetic nervous system
A person believes their illness is due to fate rather than their own actions. This reflects...
External locus of control
In a study, neither the participants nor the researchers interacting with them know who is in the control group. This procedure is called....
Double-blind procedure