Asked by Taylor McGullam on Jun 02, 2024

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Low levels of cortisol are associated with which psychological disorder?

A) Type A personality
B) social phobia
C) post-traumatic stress syndrome
D) antisocial personality disorder

Psychological Disorder

A pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life and create distress for the person affected.

  • Identify the significance of glucocorticoid hormones, including cortisol, in the body's response to stress.
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Avumile ZiyabukwaJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Low levels of cortisol have been associated with post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), as research has shown that individuals with PTSD often have lower levels of cortisol, which is contrary to what might be expected given that cortisol is a stress hormone.