Seven-Year-Old Liz Executes Attentional Strategies Consistently, but Her Performance Does

question 20

Multiple Choice

Seven-year-old Liz executes attentional strategies consistently, but her performance does not improve. This is an example of a __________ deficiency.

• A) utilization
• B) control
• C) production
• D) distraction

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Definitions:

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps regulate body weight by signaling the brain to reduce appetite and burn more calories.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration.

Lipid

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, and phospholipids.