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Lilia Dinse
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Which of the following is most likely to calm us and lower blood pressure and reduce stress hormone levels?

A) increased cortisol levels
B) social support
C) an external locus of control
D) a Type A personality

External Locus

A psychological concept where an individual believes that control over their life events and outcomes comes from external forces or influences.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, essential for transporting blood throughout the body.

Stress Hormone

Biochemical substances, such as cortisol, released into the body in response to stress, affecting physiological and psychological functions.

  • Appreciate the essential contribution of social support to health promotion and stress mitigation.
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