______ is the term used to describe the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses...
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_____ is the term used to describe the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are threatening or challenging.
(a) Stress
(b) Burnout
(c) Dysphoria
(d) Distress.
Health Psychology:
Health psychology can be defined as a branch of psychology that is concerned with the various factors that affect our well-being and health. Its topics of interest include, but are not limited to, treatment adherence, stress, and doctor-patient communication.
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Understanding how stress affects the body can help mitigate its harmful effects. Learn the difference between eustress and distress, then explore helpful coping strategies for protecting the body from stress's long-term consequences.
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