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Lesson 16.3: Stress and Your Intellectual and Emotional Health | Check Your Understanding

14. True or false? Stress impacts intellectual health by affecting your cognitive abilities.
      A. True B. False
15. True or false? Stress-induced physiological arousal improves decision-making skills.
      A. True B. False
16. The _____ is the part of the brain involved in memory.
      A. epinephrine B. hippocampus C. cortisol D. lymphocyte
17. Which of the following statements about depression is true?
      A. People who experience chronic stress have a greater risk of developing depression. B. Low levels of particular hormones can contribute to depression. C. Depression is characterized by feelings of low self-worth and a complete lack of interest in daily life activities. D. All of the above
18. True or false? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs after experiencing an extremely frightening and upsetting event.
      A. True B. False
19. Critical Thinking. Analyze why behavior problems make coping with stress even more difficult.
    

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