Simone Was a Moderately Shy Infant Whose Very Extroverted Parents

question 645

Multiple Choice

Simone was a moderately shy infant whose very extroverted parents rarely gave her time to adapt to a new social situation before thrusting her into another one. This style of parenting led Simone to become an extremely shy child as she entered school. This illustrates that

• A)nurture is more important than nature.
• B)nature is more important than nurture.
• C)inherited temperaments can be dynamically modified by learning, even negatively.
• D)shyness is a lasting trait that cannot be modified by experience or learning.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Theory

A theory of psychology that emphasizes internal states, such as motivation, problem-solving, decision-making, thinking, and attention, as important influences on behavior.

GABA Receptors

Proteins in the nervous system that respond to the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), playing a key role in regulating neuronal excitability and involved in anxiety, sleep, and the relaxation process.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body’s fight-or-flight response, affecting attention, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Catastrophic Thinking

An irrational thought process leading an individual to believe that something is far worse than it actually is, often seen in anxiety and depression.