Steve is unexpectedly called on in class to discuss a questi…

Steve is unexpectedly called on in class to discuss a question. He has not the faintest idea of the answer; he feels his heart pound and his palms sweat. According to Hans Selye’s general adaptation syndrome, Steve is in the __________ phase of his stress response.

Henrietta is waiting with her father in the car while her si…

Henrietta is waiting with her father in the car while her sister finishes her dance lesson. Her father offers to take her to the candy store to get a small treat. However, Henrietta knows that if she waits patiently until her sister is finished, her father will take them to the ice cream shop for a bigger treat. “Thanks for the offer, Pop, but I’d rather wait until she’s done,” Henrietta decides. “No surprise,” replies her father, “that’s the choice you usually make.” Based on what you know about delay of gratification, what do you predict for Henrietta’s long-term future?

Nona is describing her 4-month-old daughter, Laurel. “She st…

Nona is describing her 4-month-old daughter, Laurel. “She startles at every little sound. She always seems nervous and fearful, and she overreacts to the littlest inconvenience. At the playground the other day a friendly dog licked her shoulder, and we had to go home because she started crying and screaming so much!” How would you describe Laurel’s temperament?