Joaquin Is a Psychologist Studying How Exposure to Different Kinds

question 253

Multiple Choice

Joaquin is a psychologist studying how exposure to different kinds of play (e.g., with dolls versus blocks) affects the development of boys versus girls. Joaquin is most likely a(n) _________ psychologist.

• A)gender
• B)comparative
• C)personality
• D)evolutionary

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Definitions:

Stress Response

The body's way of reacting to a challenge or demand, often characterized by physical, mental, and emotional changes.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

One of the two subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system, responsible for conserving energy and promoting the "rest and digest" response in the body.

Hypothalamus

A brain structure that helps maintain various bodily functions, including eating and hunger.

Acute Stress Disorder

A psychiatric condition characterized by the development of severe anxiety, dissociation, and other symptoms that occur within a month after exposure to a traumatic event.