Juan Has an Internal Locus of Control and a High

question 31

Multiple Choice

Juan has an internal locus of control and a high self-esteem. We would predict that he would be:

• A) dissatisfied with his job and life
• B) satisfied with his job but not life
• C) satisfied with life but not his job
• D) satisfied with both his life and job

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Definitions:

Overexposure

The excessive exposure to a factor, such as sunlight, chemicals, or information, which can lead to negative health consequences or desensitization.

Cortisol Secretion

The process of releasing cortisol, a steroid hormone, from the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration.

HPA Axis

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among three components: the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the adrenal glands, crucial for the body’s response to stress.

Resting Levels

Baseline measurements of physiological, metabolic, or neural activity in an individual at rest, used for comparison with levels during tasks or conditions.