At Age 17, Jerome Aspired to Become a Serious Musician

question 116

Multiple Choice

At age 17, Jerome aspired to become a serious musician. His group of friends began to change as he grew closer to students with deep musical interests, and he drifted away from other friends who were more engaged in sports. This illustrates peer _____.

• A) exclusion
• B) facilitation
• C) selection
• D) focus

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of various bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and the release of certain hormones.

Paraventricular

Pertaining to a region around or near a ventricle in the brain, often referring to the paraventricular nucleus in the hypothalamus involved in regulating stress and appetite.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.

Fat Cells

Cells that store energy in the form of fat, also known as adipocytes.