Peter Is a Very Brave Man, but Otherwise a Laid-Back

question 3

Multiple Choice

Peter is a very brave man, but otherwise a laid-back guy. One day he hears tires squealing and metal crashing. He turns to the street, and upon seeing an accident, rescues a young child from one of the cars involved in the accident. The combination of Peter's trait of bravery and the dangerous situation illustrate the idea of situational

• A)synergism.
• B)reactivity.
• C)generalization.
• D)specificity.

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Definitions:

Efferent Neurons

Nerve cells that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles and glands.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, initiating movement.

Pineal Gland

A small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

Melatonin

A hormone made by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness.