The Recruiter from IBM Made William an Offer Almost Too

question 44

Multiple Choice

The recruiter from IBM made William an offer almost too good to be true. The problem was William's dad, who always expected William to join him in running the family business. William's difficulty in accepting IBM's offer may be based on the fear of

• A) failure.
• B) success.
• C) commitment.
• D) disappointing his father.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is a crucial brain region involved in regulating various bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, emotions, and circadian rhythms.

Amygdala

An almond-shaped set of neurons located deep in the brain's medial temporal lobe, involved in memory, decision-making, and emotional responses.

Orbitofrontal Cortex

The orbitofrontal cortex is a prefrontal cortex region involved in the cognitive processing of decision-making, emotion regulation, and sensory integration, influencing social behavior and reward.

Insula

Multifunctional cortical tissue located within the lateral fissure; contains language and taste perception–related regions and neural structures underlying social cognition.