Joe Is Very Anxious Over an Upcoming Exam

question 209

Multiple Choice

Joe is very anxious over an upcoming exam. Consequently, his adrenal glands will probably produce ________.

• A) more testosterone
• B) less estrogen
• C) more cortisol
• D) less cortisol

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Definitions:

Adaptive Factors

Elements that allow organisms or systems to adjust to changes in their environment, enhancing their survival or efficiency.

Demand Characteristics

Cues in an experiment that suggest to participants what behavior is expected of them, potentially influencing the outcomes of the study.

External Locus

is a worldview that ascribes control over one's life events and outcomes to external factors and forces beyond one's personal control.

Low Self-Esteem

A condition characterized by a lack of confidence and feeling unworthy or incapable in one's self-perception.