State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, correct them. If true, explain why?
(i) Different people deal with stress in different ways.
(ii) Dopamine and oxytocin hormones are associated with negative feelings.
(iii) Depression is an example of chronic distress.
(iv) Hans Selye asserted that stress is always harmful.
(i) True
Different people deal with stress in different ways depending upon their genetic predisposition and environmental conditions.
(ii) False
Dopamine and oxytocin hormones are associated with positive feelings.
(iii) True
Depression is an example of chronic distress as it causes constant changes in moods for a long period of time. A depressed person experiences recurrent negative stress.
(iv) False
Hans Selye asserted that the stress of creative and successful work is beneficial whereas that of failure and humiliation is harmful.