Anna Is Timid and Inhibited

question 48

Multiple Choice

Anna is timid and inhibited. She is fearful of anything new or strange. Her nervous system tends to react to novel stimuli and situations in a hypersensitive manner. Kagan would say that this is a(n) ________ child.

• A) difficult
• B) slow-to-warm-up
• C) shy
• D) easy

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer part of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones which regulate metabolism and immune response.

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands, involved in stress response.

Irrational Beliefs

Thoughts or beliefs that are not based on reason or actual experience, often unrealistic and negative, which can lead to unwelcome emotions and behaviors.

Catastrophizing

A cognitive distortion involving the irrational thought that a situation is far worse than it actually is, often seen in anxiety and depression.