Miryam and her boyfriend were together for 10 years,and then he broke up with her.The breakup was extremely distressing to her.Which of the following responses will Miryam almost certainly experience?

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Miryam will almost certainly experience HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) activation, which is the physiological response to stress that leads to the release of cortisol in the body. The distress of the breakup can lead to increased levels of cortisol, which can cause physical and psychological symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, decreased immune function, and anxiety. Anticipatory coping, eustress response, and allostatic release response are not appropriate responses to the distress caused by a breakup.

Miryam and Her Boyfriend Were Together for 10 Years,and Then