Stress & The Immune System - Research

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  • Created by: Husnara
  • Created on: 09-04-14 19:47
How many participants did Cohen et al. study?
394
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What 3 things gave a 'stress index score'?
Stress Level, Stressful Life Experiences, Depression
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What percentage of participants got the common cold after exposure?
84%
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A high stress index score was significantly correlated with what?
The chances of developing a cold
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Who conducted a study on 75 medical students?
Kiecolt-Glaser et al
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How was immune function measured in the study?
Via the activity of natural killer cells before exam (low stress) and during exam (high stress)
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What was the conclusion of the study?
Examination stress significantly weakens the immune system
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Sorry guys, it's 82%! That was a mistake I made during the making of the quiz. 

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