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In Chapter 4 (The Brain: Source of Mind and Self)

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In Chapter 4 (The Brain: Source of Mind and Self), several different hormones were described as the body's "long-distance messengers." Describe, in detail, the role played by a hormone secreted deep within the brain by the pineal gland. In what ways does this hormone help us regulate our daily rhythms, as explained in Chapter 5 (Body Rhythms and Mental States).


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Gender Schemas

Cognitive frameworks that organize information related to gender, influencing how individuals perceive and engage in gendered behaviors and roles.

Less Respect

The condition of being regarded with diminished esteem or honor.

Attributions

The process by which people explain the causes of their own and others' behaviors, often categorizing these explanations into internal or external factors.

Emotional Responses

Reactions governed by feelings, such as happiness, anger, or sadness, in response to stimuli or thoughts.

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