Which of the following statements accurately describes a process in the activation of the HPA axis?
a. The hippocampus secretes corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)
b. CRF stimulates the thyroid gland.
c. The pituitary gland (via the parasympathetic nervous system) activates the adrenal glands.
d. The adrenal glands secrete the stress hormone cortisol.
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The area of social psychology called "social influence" studies
a. attitude formulation. b. the ways in which people are attracted to each other. c. the ways in which people are influenced by random events in society. d. the ways people influence the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of others.
With secure attachments, the relationship between caretaker and infant is
A) mutual and interdependent. B) dominated by the needs of the caretaker. C) best when the caretaker has complete control. D) dominated by the needs of the infant.
According to recent research (Manlove et al., 2008), what is the effect of participation in sex education classes?
a. Delayed onset of intercourse b. Earlier onset of intercourse c. No effect on onset of intercourse d. Increase in number of sexual partners