Asked by Daisy Cheng on Jun 20, 2024
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Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of dominant male baboons in Sapolsky's (1995) studies of how social status may affect stress?
A) higher levels of circulating lymphocytes
B) reduced concentrations of cortisol
C) lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
D) a greater ability to recover from provocation
E) lower blood pressure
High-density Lipoprotein
A type of cholesterol in the blood known as "good" cholesterol because higher levels are associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
Cortisol
A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often referred to as the "stress hormone".
- Recognize the role of social status and behavior in stress physiology and health outcomes.
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Zybrea KnightJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In Sapolsky's studies, dominant male baboons did not have lower levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Instead, they often had health benefits associated with their status, such as lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol, but lower levels of HDL cholesterol was not reported as a characteristic.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of social status and behavior in stress physiology and health outcomes.