Kendall Was Always the Class Clown

question 87

Multiple Choice

Kendall was always the class clown. When he goes to university far from home, though, he really changes who he is. He becomes very studious and interested in research, and starts to run around with "smart" kids instead of kids who party all the time (like he did in high school) . Kendall's experience at university BEST illustrates ____.

• A) stability in self-knowledge
• B) the role of family in revising self-knowledge
• C) the role of the social world in revising self-knowledge
• D) how easily a person can just decide to change

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Definitions:

Limbic System

An intricate assembly of nerve systems and networks within the brain, incorporating multiple regions close to the cortex's boundary that manage instinct and mood. It governs fundamental emotions (such as fear, joy, and anger) and primal urges (like appetite, sexual desire, dominance, and parental care).

Stress Hormones

Biochemical substances, such as cortisol and adrenaline, released by the body in response to stress, affecting physical and psychological well-being.

PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychological condition that occurs after someone has been through or seen a horrifying event, leading to symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and intense anxiety.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition triggered by witnessing or experiencing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.