What is the long-term effect of chronic stress on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis?

Increased anxiety, vigilance, and wear on the body

According to Bekoff (2001), what is a key benefit of rough-and-tumble play in both children and animals?

It helps establish boundaries between pleasure, pain, and harm.

How does "off-record" behavior differ from "on-record" behavior, according to Goffman and Brown & Levinson?

Off-record: Playful | On-record: Serious

Which strategy is best for building resilience and breaking illusions of the mind?

Savoring joyful moments and seeing silver linings

What is the definition of equanimity?

Maintaining calmness and balance during stressful situations

In the study "Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation" which was a key finding?

Meditators showed significant increase in antibody titers after vaccination

What is a core aspect of mindfulness, according to Kabat-Zinn?

Non-judgmental awareness and kind attention to self

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1
What is the long-term effect of chronic stress on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis?
Reduced heart rate and blood pressure
Decreased vigilance to threats
Increased anxiety, vigilance, and wear on the body
Improved digestion and respiratory efficiency
2
Optimistic people have DO NOT have higher
Resting vagaltone
Levels of overall well-being and happiness
Levels of Income
Levels of positive emotion
3
According to Bekoff (2001), what is a key benefit of rough-and-tumble play in both children and animals?
It teaches competitiveness and dominance.
It eliminates the potential for conflict entirely.
It helps establish boundaries between pleasure, pain, and harm.
It reduces the need for social interactions later in life.
4
Economic inequality is a structural issue associated with a significant number of annual deaths
False
True
5
How does "off-record" behavior differ from "on-record" behavior, according to Goffman and Brown & Levinson?
Off-record: Playful | On-record: Serious
Off-record: Norms | On-record: Experimental
Off-record: Actions | On-record: Language
Off-record: Truth | On-record: Hypothetical
6
According to Kahneman and Deaton, what factor is most strongly associated with a high evaluation of life?
High Income
Low Income
Peak Physical Health
Strong social connections
7
Which strategy is best for building resilience and breaking illusions of the mind?
Avoiding challenges to stay neutral
Savoring joyful moments and seeing silver linings
Comparing yourself to others for motivation
Focusing on material possessions
8
Which of the following societal systems contributes to inequality in opportunities and outcomes?
All of the above
Bias in the justice system and education quality
Ideology, institutions, and behavior
Civil War and poverty
9
What is the definition of equanimity?
Maintaining calmness and balance during stressful situations
Focusing solely on maximizing personal pleasure
Ignoring stressful experiences entirely
Striving for perfection in all aspects of life
10
In the study "Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation" which was a key finding?
Meditators had no difference in immune response compared to control group
Meditators showed significant increase in antibody titers after vaccination
Meditators had a significant decrease in antibody titers after vaccination.
Meditation eliminated the need for the influenza vaccine entirely.
11
Experiencing awe while viewing art often reduces emotional connection with the piece.
True
False
12
Awe often leads to a sense of superiority over others.
False
True
13
What is a core aspect of mindfulness, according to Kabat-Zinn?
Striving for perfection in thoughts and actions
Judging thoughts to achieve clarity
Ignoring emotions to stay calm
Non-judgmental awareness and kind attention to self
14
Which of these is NOT an Act of Wisdom
Play
Situate Within the Broader Passage of Time
The Power of Naming
Pulling Together
15
Emotional well-being improves with income up to a certain threshold, then flattens out.
True
False

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