An Urgent Demand or Expectation for Our Behaviour That Comes

question 41

Multiple Choice

An urgent demand or expectation for our behaviour that comes from an outside source is called:

• A)anxiety.
• B)pressure.
• C)overload.
• D)cognitive dissonance.

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Definitions:

Memory Span Tasks

Cognitive tasks that measure the number of items, typically words or numbers, that an individual can hold in short-term memory and recall in correct order.

Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine, most often associated with alcoholism.

Chronic Alcoholics

Individuals who suffer from long-term addiction to alcohol, often leading to severe health and social problems.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A set of physical and mental birth defects that can result when a woman drinks alcohol during her pregnancy, leading to lifelong issues.