Arnold Is at the Company Party and Has Had Too

question 115

Multiple Choice

Arnold is at the company party and has had too much to drink. He releases all of his pent-up aggression by yelling at his boss, who promptly fires him. Arnold normally would not have yelled at his boss, but after drinking heavily he yelled because ________.

• A) parties are places where employees are supposed to be able to "loosen up"
• B) alcohol inhibits brain centers that control the perception of loudness
• C) alcohol makes people less concerned with the negative consequences of their behavior
• D) alcohol is a stimulant

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Definitions:

Pituitary

A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain which produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and the functioning of other endocrine glands.

Gonads

The primary reproductive organs that produce gametes (e.g., ovaries in females and testes in males) and sex hormones.

Adrenals

Glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control stress responses, blood pressure, and metabolism.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours, affecting physical, mental, and behavioral changes.