When Gehrig Is Left at Preschool, He Cries and Will

question 2

Multiple Choice

When Gehrig is left at preschool, he cries and will not play with the other children for some time. According to Chess and Thomas, what type of temperament does Gehrig exhibit?

• A) slow-to-warm-up
• B) easy
• C) difficult
• D) uninhibited

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Definitions:

Receptor Site

Specific regions on the surface of cells or within cells designed to bind with certain substances, including neurotransmitters, hormones, and drugs.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released by neurons to transmit signals across a synapse to another neuron, a muscle cell, or some other kind of cell.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting relaxation and recovery processes in the body.