Studies of Hormone Status and Antisocial Behavior in U

question 30

Multiple Choice

Studies of hormone status and antisocial behavior in U.S. military veterans suggest that higher levels of antisocial activity are noted in

• A) low socioeconomic status men with high testosterone levels.
• B) women with low estrogen levels.
• C) men with high socioeconomic status but low testosterone levels.
• D) women with high estrogen levels.
• E) persons with the longest service records.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

HPA Axis System

A complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the adrenal glands that regulate stress response, digestion, immune system, mood and emotions, sexuality, and energy storage and expenditure.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A strategy to manage stress by reducing the emotional distress caused by the situation.

Feeling Happy

An emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment.