Results of Richer et al. (2022)

What was the main objective of the study mentioned in the prompt?

• To assess the effect of Cold Face Test (CFT) on cognitive performance

• To assess whether CFT-induced parasympathetic stimulation can reduce physiological stress response

• To evaluate the impact of CFT on physical endurance

• To determine the effect of CFT on sleep quality

What physiological system's inhibitory effect was investigated in relation to the HPA axis?

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Vagal system

• Endocrine system

• Respiratory system

What does MIST stand for in the context of the study?

• Multidimensional Integrated Stress Test

• Multidimensional Individual Stress Test

• Multidimensional Interactive Stress Test

• Multidimensional Interpersonal Stress Test

What was confirmed by a significant increase in cortisol after the stressor?

• Successful vagal inhibition

• Successful HPA axis activation

• Successful parasympathetic stimulation

• Successful sympathetic activation

What physiological response was observed during each individual Arithmetic Task (AT) subphase?

• Decrease in heart rate (HR)

• Increase in heart rate (HR)

• No change in heart rate (HR)

• Fluctuation in heart rate (HR)

What does HRV stand for in the context of the study?

• Heart Rate Variability

• Heart Rate Volume

• Heart Rate Velocity

• Heart Rate Viscosity

What was the trend in heart rate (HR) over the three AT subphases?

• HR decreased

• HR remained constant

• HR increased

• HR fluctuated

What was the effect of the MIST on the two HRV measures used in the study?

• Significant increases

• Significant decreases

• No significant change

• Fluctuating changes

What does the Cold Face Test (CFT) aim to stimulate?

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Endocrine system

• Respiratory system

What is the primary hormone associated with HPA axis activation?

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

• Insulin

• Dopamine