All of the Following Make It Difficult to Determine If

question 146

Multiple Choice

All of the following make it difficult to determine if there are gender-related differences in behavior and cognition except:

• A)The results show evidence for strong differences,but people don't want to accept them.
• B)Different researchers measure the same characteristic in different ways.
• C)The differences that exist are relatively small.
• D)The differences could be due to different rearing by parents.

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Definitions:

PYY

PYY, or peptide YY, is a hormone produced in the gut in response to eating, which has been linked to reducing appetite and inhibiting food intake.

Orexin

A neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness, and appetite, playing a significant role in sleep-wake cycles.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area of the brain that regulates hunger and thirst.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the hypothalamus involved in regulating hunger and satiety signals, playing a critical role in energy homeostasis and weight regulation.