Compared to Other Children, Those Who Engage in Greater-Than-Average Levels

question 110

Multiple Choice

Compared to other children, those who engage in greater-than-average levels of pretend play tend to be:

• A)more popular with their peers.
• B)more socially anxious.
• C)less academically talented.
• D)more prone to autism.

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Definitions:

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone, also known as vasopressin, that regulates water balance in the body by reducing the volume of water excreted by the kidneys.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a critical role in regulating the function of the ovaries and testes.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood glucose levels, acting as an antagonist to insulin.

Pancreatic Islet Cells

Cells located in the pancreas that produce hormones like insulin and glucagon, crucial for regulating blood sugar levels.