While on Her Way to Work Recently,Martha Was Pulled Over

question 138

Multiple Choice

While on her way to work recently,Martha was pulled over for the first time,for exceeding the speed limit.She was required to pay a heavy fine.Since then,she has maintained a consistent speed of 30 miles per hour while driving,whether or not there are speed limits in place.In this scenario,Martha is demonstrating _____ learning.

• A)latent
• B)avoidance
• C)observational
• D)insight

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A steroid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that helps the body adjust to long-term stress; stimulates conversion of other nutrients to glucose in the liver, resulting in increased blood glucose concentration.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone secreted by the corpus luteum of the ovary and by the placenta, which acts to prepare the uterus for implantation of the fertilized egg.

Secreted by Ovary

Refers to substances, such as hormones (e.g., estrogen and progesterone), that are released or produced by the ovaries.

After Ovulation

The phase after ovulation, known as the luteal phase, involves the secretion of progesterone to prepare the uterus for potential pregnancy.