When Pearl Was in High School,she Constantly Worried About Her

question 103

Multiple Choice

When Pearl was in high school,she constantly worried about her relationships and her school achievements.Now that she is older,she worries about her health and the environment.This change in the focus of her worrying is due to

• A) a basic tendency.
• B) temperament.
• C) the reticular activation system.
• D) characteristic adaptation.

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Definitions:

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