You Are Interviewing a Young Man About His Upbringing

question 439

Multiple Choice

You are interviewing a young man about his upbringing. He tells you that his parents were lenient and permissive regarding his behavior when he was very young, but that starting at age five, he was expected to be obedient, show respect, and be self-disciplined. He stated that his parents were more like "teachers," encouraging hard work, moral behavior, and high achievement. They also expected him to set aside his own desires when the greater good of the family was at stake. This young man is most likely from which ethnic community?

• A)Asian-American
• B)African-American
• C)Hispanic
• D)Arab-American

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and control of purposeful behaviors.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Brain Tumor

A mass or growth of abnormal cells located within or close to the brain.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system associated with voluntary control of body movements through the action of skeletal muscles.