What Causes Sexual Maturation in Males

question 76

Multiple Choice

What causes sexual maturation in males?

• A)increases in the levels of estrogen
• B)increases in the levels of testosterone
• C)decreases in the levels of estrogen
• D)increases in the levels of cortisol

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Symptoms

Behaviors or reactions that are counterproductive to coping with problems or issues in a healthy way.

Conditioned Responses

Learned reactions or responses to previously neutral stimuli that have been associated with a significant event, like Pavlov's dogs salivating at the sound of a bell.

Irrational Thinking

Cognitive processes that are not based on logic or rationality, often leading to erroneous conclusions or actions.

Aversive Conditioning

A behavioral training method that uses negative stimuli to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors.