Which of the following is a key stress hormone released by the adrenal glands?
A) cortisol
B) melatonin
C) insulin
D) substance P
Answer: A
Rationale: Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the cortex of the adrenal glands that prepares the body to respond to stressful circumstances.
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A. The baby was born prior to 38 weeks after conception. B. The baby weighed 3,700 grams. C. The baby weighed less than 2,500 grams. D. The baby was born a week earlier than anticipated.
The psychologist who most directly influenced the basic tenets of Gestalt psychology was Ebbinghaus
a. True b. False
A significant mutation in the FOXP2 gene associated with language abilities occurred prior to the branching of species leading to modern chimpanzees and humans.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Dynamic tests of intelligence
a. have been used for many years and have produced well-established results. b. measure a child's learning potential. c. produce the same information as static tests of intelligence. d. measure what a child already knows.