QuestionWhat is the pathway from stress to physical illness?
Stress suppresses the immune system; this contributes to both weakened resistance
A to disease and a greater likelihood of chronic inflammation, which is then
implicated in disease onset.
High levels of stress make a person more prone to accidents and poor judgments,
B which in turn increase the likelihood of developing medical problems.
Stress leads to compromised psychological functioning, which in turn impacts
C decision making, which makes it less likely for a person to seek medical treatment
when needed.
High levels of stress directly contribute to the onset of disease by weakening bones
D and muscle tissue.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
What is this asking?
Which of these options best describes how stress can lead to physical illness?
Watch out!
Don't get tricked by options that sound plausible but don't directly link stress to physical illness.
We're looking for the *most direct* pathway!
STEP 2
1. Analyze Option A
2. Analyze Option B
3. Analyze Option C
4. Analyze Option D
STEP 3
Option A says stress weakens the immune system, leading to less resistance to disease and more inflammation.
This makes a lot of sense!
A weakened immune system can definitely make you more susceptible to getting sick.
Plus, chronic inflammation is linked to many diseases.
This option is looking strong!
STEP 4
Option B suggests stress leads to accidents and bad decisions, increasing the chance of medical problems.
While true, this isn't a *direct* pathway to *illness*.
Accidents and injuries are different from developing a disease due to a weakened immune system, like in Option A.
STEP 5
Option C says stress messes with your mind, affecting decisions, making you less likely to seek treatment.
While poor decision-making can worsen existing health issues, this isn't about the *onset* of illness, but rather the *management* of it.
So, not the direct link we're looking for.
STEP 6
Option D claims stress directly weakens bones and muscles.
While chronic stress can have *some* impact on bone density and muscle health, it's not the primary way stress leads to illness.
It's not as direct or impactful as the immune system link in Option A.
STEP 7
Option A is the best answer!
It describes a direct pathway: stress weakens the immune system, leading to lower disease resistance and increased inflammation, both contributing to illness.
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