Recent Research Investigating What Characteristics Make an Individual More Likely

question 110

Multiple Choice

Recent research investigating what characteristics make an individual more likely to de-escalate from a course of action concluded:

• A)high self-esteem individuals were more likely to de-escalate
• B)the opportunity to affirm an important value resulted in de-escalation
• C)individuals with an external locus of control were more likely to de-escalate
• D)both high self-esteem individuals were more likely to de-escalate and the opportunity to affirm an important value resulted in de-escalation

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds the axons of some neurons, providing insulation and improving the speed of electrical impulses.

Axons

Long, threadlike parts of nerve cells along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells.

Fatty Material

Substances composed of lipids, such as fats and oils, that are important for energy storage and cell structure in living organisms.

Peripheral Nerves

Nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.