The _____ controls the release of our body’s stress hormone, cortisol.
What will be an ideal response?
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis)
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If one thinks of the general adaptation syndrome by the initials "GAS," it is MOST appropriate to say "the body runs out of gas" during the
a. stage of recovery. b. stage of exhaustion. c. alarm reaction stage. d. stage of resistance.
When African American children are present in classrooms in low percentages, they tend to receive more negative nominations. As their percentages increase in classrooms, these children tend to
A) become increasingly categorized as "rejected." B) maintain their negative nominations. C) receive higher numbers of positive nominations. D) receive fewer nominations (both positive and negative) overall.
Which of the following is TRUE of human vision?
A. We see fewer fine details than dog and cats. B. We have a weaker depth perception than most other mammals. C. We are better at seeing in dim light than most other mammals. D. We see a much smaller range of colors than goldfish.
When identification is required of a recognized memory target from a set of presented items, which part of the brain is being used?
a. frontal lobe b. parietal lobe c. amygdala d. occipital lobe