Greg walks into a convenience store with a gun.He points the gun at the cashier and demands that she empties the money from the register into his bag.During the robbery,Greg is calm and collected.Once he gets the money,he calmly walks out of the store.Greg's ability to stay calm is the result of:
A)low levels of testosterone in his body.
B)high levels of estrogen in his body.
C)low levels of cortisol in his body.
D)high levels of serotonin in his body.

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Cortisol is a hormone that is released in response to stress and anxiety. High levels of cortisol can cause someone to feel anxious, while low levels can result in a calmer state. Therefore, Greg's ability to remain calm during the robbery could be attributed to his low levels of cortisol. Testosterone and estrogen are sex hormones and not directly related to one’s ability to stay calm. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is often implicated in mood regulation, but it is not solely responsible for inducing a calm state in humans.

Greg Walks into a Convenience Store with a Gun