Todd Is Having Difficulty at Work and Has Failed to Please

question 6

Multiple Choice

Todd is having difficulty at work and has failed to please his boss on each of the last three projects he has been assigned. He begins to feel as if there is nothing he can do to turn things around. Soon, he starts to feel there is also nothing he can do about some of the difficulties he has been having with members of his family. He starts to act withdrawn and unmotivated most of the time. Todd seems to be suffering from

• A) anxiety.
• B) low self-esteem.
• C) low achievement motivation.
• D) learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Olfactory Receptors

Olfactory receptors are specialized proteins located in the olfactory epithelium that detect and respond to odor molecules, allowing for the sense of smell.

Smell

The sensory perception of odors or scents, detected by the olfactory system in the nose.

Mechanoreceptors

Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in sensations such as touch, pressure, and sound.

Excited By

Stimulated or activated by an external source, leading to an increased level of energy or activity.