The Effect of Examination Stress on Phagocytic Immune Functioning
Description:
The purpose of this study was to determine whether psychological stress, specifically examination stress, would decrease immune system functioning. Twenty-five first-year master's and doctoral students who volunteered to participate in the study were psychologically and immunologically assessed during two high- and two low-stress periods. Immunological assessments included a white blood cell differential count and nitroblue tetrazolium test (NBT) to measure neutrophil functioning. Psychologica…
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Date:
December 1985
Creator:
Didriksen, Nancy A. (Nancy Andrews)