What Is a Hormone

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Multiple Choice

What is a hormone?

• A)an enzyme produced by the hypothalamus
• B)a chemical stored in the synapse
• C)a neurotransmitter that crosses into the bloodstream
• D)a chemical secreted into the blood by a gland

Recognize the influence of initial information on impression formation and the role of the primacy effect.

Identify stereotypes and their impact on perception and interaction.

Understand the conditions under which cognitive dissonance is more likely to occur and how it relates to self-worth.

Explain how the presence of others affects individual performance through concepts like social facilitation and social loafing.

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Definitions:

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction to perceived danger or threat, preparing the body to either confront or flee from the situation.

Daily Hassles

The daily annoyances, such as getting stuck in traffic or misplacing your keys, that can cause stress in your life.

Type B Personality

A personality type characterized by a less competitive, more relaxed, and less stress-prone behavior pattern than Type A.

Flexibility

The ability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements and situations.