Which of the Following Is Most Likely an Example of the Organizing

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely an example of the organizing effects of sex hormones?

• A) increased heart rate during exercise
• B) determination of genetic sex
• C) masculinization of the brain
• D) nest building

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Definitions:

Defective Parts

Components or elements that are flawed or malfunctioning and do not operate as intended.

Overcompensating

Exaggerating one's efforts in one area to make up for a real or perceived deficiency in another area.

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition that arises from persistent feelings of inadequacy, often leading to overcompensation or avoidance behaviors, differing in intensity from general inferiority feelings.

Oedipus Complex

A concept in psychoanalytic theory involving a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.