​The Outer Layer of the Adrenal Cortex Secretes a Group

question 6

Multiple Choice

​The outer layer of the adrenal cortex secretes a group of hormones called ____.

• A) ​cortisol
• B) ​androgens
• C) ​triphosphates
• D) ​mineralocorticoids

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Definitions:

Direction of Effort

The orientation or focus of an individual's or group's work and energies towards achieving a particular goal or task.

Motivation

The internal drive or external stimuli that prompt and direct behavior towards achieving personal or organizational goals.

Partial Reinforcement

Means rewarding a behavior only part of the time rather than all the time (it can be applied to punishment as well, but the reward case is simpler).

Punishment

Punishment involves applying a negative consequence or removing a positive reinforcement in response to undesired behaviour, with the aim of reducing or eliminating that behaviour.