Which Characteristic Is a Potential Effect of Too Much Cortisol

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic is a potential effect of too much cortisol early in life?

• A) permanent improvements in learning and health
• B) permanent blunting or accelerating of emotional responses
• C) reduced risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• D) permanent increases in metabolic rate

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Definitions:

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Boundary-Spanning Job

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Public Relations Director

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Vertical Hierarchy

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