Which One of the Following Alternatives Illustrates a Difference in Effortful

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following alternatives illustrates a difference in effortful control?

• A)Meghan is good at keeping her impulses in check, whereas Jessie is apt to lash out at the slightest provocation.
• B)Robert is always kind and considerate of others, whereas William typically thinks only of his own needs.
• C)Lucia is often cheerful and outgoing, whereas Julie is more likely to be quiet and reserved.
• D)Donald spends most weekends playing sports and in other ways being physically active, whereas Jasper is more likely to be found reading a good book.

---

Definitions:

Left Atrium

One of the four chambers of the heart, receiving oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumping it to the left ventricle.

Capillary Bed

A network of capillaries, small blood vessels, where exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues.

Diffusion

The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, driven by the kinetic energy of the particles, leading to an eventual equilibrium.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food that are essential for the maintenance of normal body functions, growth, and energy production.