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When considering the transactional model of dealing with stress (Chapter 1), stress stems from an interaction or “transaction” between a person and a stress-inducing trigger. Which aspect of this model includes an evaluation of the situation we find ourselves in, and whether or not we can cope with it?

What is a relatively equal division of positive aspects of life and negative aspects of life? We all seek this balance to create a homeostasis within us.

What is the term used to describe when one makes the form, nature, or content of something different than what it is or what it would be if left alone?

Which psychological approach is considered a healthy form of self-acceptance that some psychologists describe as being kind to yourself in the face of suffering?

Most of us rarely, if ever experience extreme stress from life-threatening events. And yet, we spend much of our lives in a state of ______________________, neither fully relaxed nor fully stimulated.

What are the ABCs of Relaxation?

When considering stress and the dimensions of health (Chapter 1), which dimension is stress MOST affecting when we see stress triggering molecular changes within your body that affect your heart, muscles, immune system, bones, blood vessels, skin, lungs, gastrointestinal (digestive tract, and reproductive organs).

Compared to the outside of the resting plasma membrane, the inside surface of the membrane is this:

What is the (V) cranial nerve?

Drugs that are monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (blockers) would most likely_________.