Which of the following brain mechanisms is responsible for initiating the fight-or-flight response to perceived danger?

A. Pituitary
B. Pineal
C. Hypothalamus
D. Hippocampus


Answer: C

Psychology

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a. intimacy versus isolation. b. integrity versus despair. c. generativity versus stagnation. d. immortality versus extinction.

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Psychodynamic therapy for personality disorders typically focuses on , while cognitive-behavioral therapy is more about

a. cognitive modification; self-concept and acceptance b. past feelings; future goals c. internal awareness; external awareness d. issues and events from the past; cognitive restructuring and training

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In what stage do sexual desires resurface and become renewed?

a. genital c. latency b. phallic d. oral

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The yolk sac __________

A) forms during the third trimester of pregnancy B) is the outer ring of cells that surrounds the blastocyst C) produces blood cells until the organs are mature enough to take over this function D) contains one large vein that delivers blood loaded with nutrients and two arteries that remove waste

Psychology