Sarah and Stephen Are Meeting to Talk About Their Class

question 23

Multiple Choice

Sarah and Stephen are meeting to talk about their class project,but Stephen is distracted because he is worried about an exam in another class.He asks Sarah to repeat herself several times.This conversation is most strongly influenced by _______.

• A)physical context
• B)physical noise
• C)internal noise
• D)semantic noise

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Definitions:

Eros

In classical psychology, Eros represents the life instinct—the drive for survival, propagation, creativity, and life-building activities.

HPA Axis

The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis is a complex set of interactions among these three endocrine glands, regulating stress response, mood, digestion, immune system, sexuality, and energy usage.

Cortisol

A hormone made in the adrenal glands, typically secreted when experiencing stress or when blood sugar levels are low.

Hippocampus

A part of the brain located in the temporal lobe, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.