Cretinism Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

Cretinism is:

• A) A disorder resulting from an acquired or inherited decrease in antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary
• B) A disorder that causes hyperactivity of the adrenal glands
• C) A condition resulting from a congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion
• D) A complex disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism
• E) Caused by hyposecretion of the hormones produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland

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Definitions:

Nature-Nurture

A debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Stability-Change

A debate within the field of psychology that concerns whether and how much personal characteristics and behavior change or remain stable throughout a person's life.

Person-Situation

Refers to the debate in psychology about the relative influence of personal traits versus situational factors on human behavior.

Physiological Psychologists

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