AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of biological stressors include: Introduction of non-native or exotic species. Exotic species are not always considered a nuisance or invasive. (e.g., zebra mussels in the Great Lakes)

Detailed explanation-2: -Current research suggests that environmental factors such as tobacco, diet, infection, alcohol, drugs, radiation and chemicals are more important than genetic (hereditary) factors in determining development of most cancers. All cancer is triggered by altered genes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biological Factors Factors considered include genetics, based on the results of both twin and adoption studies, as well as traits such as birth weight, adult height, body mass index, and age at puberty.