According to a study investigating the relationship between stress and important life events (Seery et al., 2013) , a ________ amount of stress throughout one's life leads to a(n) ________ in cardiovascular reactivity (or resiliency) .

A) low; decrease
B) high; decrease
C) moderate; increase
D) moderate; decrease

Cardiovascular Reactivity

The specific manner in which an individual's cardiovascular system responds to stress, including changes in heart rate and blood pressure.

Moderate Amount

A moderate amount indicates a quantity that is not too large nor too small but within a reasonable or acceptable range.

Seery et al., 2013

A reference to a specific study or publication by researchers Seery and colleagues in the year 2013, possibly pertaining to psychology or another scientific field.