A Personality Factor That Has Been Shown to Withstand Social

question 53

Multiple Choice

A personality factor that has been shown to withstand social influence,particularly as it relates to harmful norms such as teen smoking,is

• A) conscientiousness.
• B) collectivism.
• C) agreeableness.
• D) a belief in one's ability to resist peer influence.

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Definitions:

Endocrine Cells

Cells that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, found within endocrine glands like the thyroid or pancreas.

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong acid secreted by the stomach lining that helps in digestion and acts as a barrier to pathogens.

Parietal Cells

Cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, essential for the digestion process and absorption of vitamin B12.

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up from the environment and enter the bloodstream or tissues of the body.