Discovering and Developing the Potential of the Self Shows How

question 39

Multiple Choice

Discovering and developing the potential of the self shows how ____energizes and directs behavior.

• A)agency
• B)identity
• C)self-concept
• D)self-esteem

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Definitions:

Serotonin

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, and other bodily functions.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in control of movement, emotion, motivation, and feelings of pleasure.

Leptin

A hormone produced by adipose (fat) cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby reducing food intake and promoting weight loss.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter often referred to as the "love hormone," associated with social bonding, childbirth, and breastfeeding.