Those Who Attribute Their Poor Performance to a Lack of Ability

question 94

Multiple Choice

Those who attribute their poor performance to a lack of ability or to situations beyond their control

• A) demonstrate pessimism.
• B) experience a lack of self-control.
• C) have a Type B personality.
• D) show an increase in the release of cortisol.

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Definitions:

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins on the surface or within cells that bind to specific molecules like hormones, neurotransmitters, or antigens, triggering a physiological response.

Negative Feedback

A mechanism of response in which a stimulus initiates reactions that reduce the stimulus, maintaining an optimum state in a system.

Dermis

The thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains nerve endings, sweat glands, and blood vessels.

Thermoregulatory Center

The part of the brain that regulates body temperature, located in the hypothalamus.