As a Result of Stress, the Anterior Pituitary Releases___________

question 70

Multiple Choice

As a result of stress, the anterior pituitary releases___________ , which stimulates release of hormones from the adrenal cortex that retain sodium and water, increase blood sugar, and begin breaking down fats.

• A) ADH
• B) ACTH
• C) growth hormone
• D) thyroid stimulating hormone

Grasp evolutionary psychology principles as they relate to human behavior and their testability.

Identify the number of chromosomes in human beings and distinguish between genetic conditions affecting gender.

Recognize the impact of social and cultural influences on gender roles and gender identity.

Understand the social learning theory and its significance in explaining social behaviors including gender typing.

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Definitions:

Automatic Task

A task performed with little or no conscious effort or control, often because it has been practiced to the point of automatization.

Dictation Practice

An educational activity involving the speaking of words or sentences for someone else to write down, aimed at improving writing, typing, or language learning skills.

Attentional Capture

A phenomenon where an individual’s attention is involuntarily drawn towards a particular stimulus, often due to its novelty or salience.

Involuntary Shift

An automatic redirection of attention that occurs without the individual's intentional control, often in response to a novel or significant event.