Which of the Following Conditions Results from Hyposecretion of the Thyroid

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions results from hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in an adult?

• A)myxedema
• B)ketoacidosis
• C)tetany
• D)pheochromocytoma

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Definitions:

Loss Aversion

The strong tendency to regard losses as considerably more important than gains of comparable magnitude—and, with this, a tendency to take steps (including risky steps) to avoid possible loss.

Affective Forecasting

Predicting one’s own emotional response to upcoming events.

Affective Forecasting

The process by which individuals predict their future emotional states in response to events or decisions.

Judgment and Reasoning

The cognitive processes involved in forming opinions, making decisions, and solving problems.