A 22-Year-Old Female Has a Low Level of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

question 2

Multiple Choice

A 22-year-old female has a low level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) . This condition would cause _____ hypothyroidism.

• A) primary
• B) secondary
• C) autoimmune
• D) atypical

Understand the role of self-serving bias in individual behavior.

Recognize the importance of social harmony and personal freedom in different cultures.

Understand the psychodynamic perspective on personality and defense mechanisms.

Understand the impact of cultural values on interpersonal relationships, including romance and family obligations.

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Definitions:

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, and that too little or too much arousal can adversely affect task performance.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often associated with increased heart rate, alertness, and readiness to respond.

Primary Drives

Basic, innate urges or needs that are essential for survival, such as hunger or thirst.

Drive-Reduction Principle

A theory in psychology that posits motivation arises from the desire to reduce an uncomfortable state of tension caused by unmet needs.