An explanation for the stress-reducing effect of exercise is termed the Physiological Toughness Model. According to this model, a "physiologically tough" individual would respond to a stressor/challenge with which of the following types of responses?
A) A response that is characterized predominantly by catecholamines.
B) A response that is characterized predominantly by cortisol.
C) A strong and rapid response to the stressor/challenge.
D) Both A and C

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The Physiological Toughness Model suggests that exercise leads to a "tough" body that can handle stress better, characterized by a strong and rapid response (C) and a response dominated by catecholamines (A), rather than cortisol, which is more associated with chronic stress response.

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