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

How does stress affect the immune system

A)  Stress alters the immune system's activity to defend against specific illnesses. 
B)  Stress reduces the immune system's activity initially, but then increases its activity after an adjustment period. 
C)  Stress increases the immune system's activity, thus providing more protection from illness. 
D)  Stress reduces the immune system's activity, thus causing the body to become more vulnerable to illness.

Tom has left home and is attending college in a city far away from home where he doesn't know anybody.According to the principle of proximity, Tom will be most likely to make friends with

A) Bill, his roommate.
B) John, who lives across campus.
C) Michael, who lives in the same dorm but two floors below Tom.
D) Stuart, who lives in the adjacent room.

An actor tends to attribute the cause of his behaviours differently than observers, in large part, because an actor has

A) less knowledge concerning situational factors.
B) less knowledge concerning his personality.
C) more knowledge concerning situational factors.
D) more knowledge concerning his personality.

What is extraversion, and what is its conceptual opposite?

Based on findings from research studies,retaining as many social connections as possible in old age is important for the following reasons EXCEPT:

A) Help to prevent onset of dementia
B) Prevent sensory deficits
C) Promote recovery after an illness
D) Enhance cognitive resilience