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Isayk Morales
on Dec 27, 2024Verified
The process by which one's physiological defense system becomes less efficient at fighting illness is called ________ and this process is enhanced by elevated stress levels.
A) problem-focused stressors
B) exhaustion
C) biopsychosocial flux
D) immunosuppression
Immunosuppression
A reduction in the efficacy of the immune system, either naturally, as in some diseases, or induced, as by certain medications.
Defense System
The defense system is a psychological mechanism utilized to cope with reality and to maintain self-image by unconsciously denying or distorting reality.
- Detail the effects of sustained stress on health and overall well-being.
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Learning Objectives
- Detail the effects of sustained stress on health and overall well-being.
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