Predict the Effects of a Drug That Increases Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

question 26

Multiple Choice

Predict the effects of a drug that increases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) synthesis.

• A) increase in glucocorticoid production
• B) increase in release of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
• C) decrease in cortisol release
• D) decrease in release of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Responsibility

A sociopsychological phenomenon whereby a person is less likely to take responsibility for action or inaction when others are present.

Bystander Effect

The finding that people are less likely to offer help when they are in a group than when they are alone.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A psychological state where individuals mistakenly believe their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are different from those of the group, often due to a lack of open communication.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological theory that suggests that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to a diffusion of responsibility.