<u>Answer:</u>
Since much of the Middle East is desert, most population centres are along river system.
<u>Explanation:</u>
- The characteristics of the Middle East of the presence of negligible vegetation and the existence of barren sandy lands tends to make it a dry and hot desert with a large expanse.
- As the Middle East faces the greatest scarcity of water than any other part of the world, the populations here prefer settling down only in close proximity to rivers.
Answer: The unexpected death of his father would be described as an <u>acute stressor</u> for Theo.
Explanation:
- Acute stressor is a traumatic, unexpected experience which results in psychological shock or acute stress disorder (ASD). Symptoms include distressing dreams and frequent flashbacks of the event, lack of sleep, absence of positive emotions, anger, aggression, etc.
- Acute stress differs from chronic stress in that it is short-term, which makes it easier for our body to cope with it. Chronic stress, on the other hand, is long-term and can result in increased blood pressure, heart rate, and other health issues.
- Primary appraisal is one's assessment of a particular event, which includes making a decision if that particular event represents a stressor. Primary appraisal is followed by secondary appraisal, a process in which a person considers how to cope with a particular event.
