What Is the Major Hormone Responsible for Mediating the Body's

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the major hormone responsible for mediating the body's general response to stress?

• A) thyroid hormone
• B) growth hormone
• C) testosterone
• D) aldosterone
• E) cortisol

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Definitions:

Stimulus-control

This refers to a behavior modification strategy where the environment is manipulated to change a specific behavior by controlling stimuli that trigger it.

Antecedent Stimuli

Antecedent stimuli are cues or events that precede a behavior, often influencing its occurrence.

Undesirable Behavior

Actions or conduct deemed unacceptable or inappropriate by societal or individual standards.

Desirable Response

An ideal or targeted reaction or behavior that therapy aims to elicit from a client in specific situations.