In the Case of People with Low Self-Esteem, Communications That

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the case of people with low self-esteem, communications that arouse a great deal of fear tend to:

• A) be ineffective under all circumstances
• B) be effective when accompanied by instructions regarding appropriate action
• C) inhibit immediate action but are effective after a delay
• D) persuade the person to take immediate action

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a significant role in mood regulation, sleep, and other physiological functions.

Agonists

Drugs that enhance a neurotransmitter’s activity.

Antidepressants

Medications designed to improve symptoms of depression by altering chemical balances in the brain.

Synaptic Reuptake

The presynaptic neuron’s process of reabsorbing its own neurotransmitters after signaling so that they can be released again the next time the neuron fires.