The _____ Are the Three Key Organs Involved in the HPA

question 119

Multiple Choice

The _____ are the three key organs involved in the HPA axis response to stress.

• A)hippocampus,pineal gland,and amygdala
• B)hippocampus,parietal lobe,and anterior cingulate gyrus
• C)hypothalamus,pituitary gland,and adrenal glands
• D)hypothalamus,pineal gland,and amygdala

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Definitions:

Second-Level Outcomes

Refers to the indirect or long-term results of an action or decision, beyond the immediate or primary effects.

Expectancy Model

A psychological theory that explains motivation as a function of individuals' expectations about their ability to perform tasks, the expected outcomes of these tasks, and the value they place on these outcomes.

Valence

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Task Identity

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