The physiological pattern associated with an inhibited temperament includes high and stable heart rate,high activity in the right frontal lobe of the brain and high levels of the _____ hormone.
A)oxytocin
B)vasopressin
C)cortisol
D)epinephrine

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The physiological pattern associated with an inhibited temperament includes high levels of the cortisol hormone. Cortisol is a stress hormone that is released in response to stress or threat, which is consistently activated in individuals who have an inhibited temperament. High and stable heart rate and high activity in the right frontal lobe of the brain are also associated with an inhibited temperament. However, only option C mentions the hormone that is consistently high in individuals with an inhibited temperament. Options A, B, and D are not directly related to the physiological pattern associated with an inhibited temperament.

The Physiological Pattern Associated with an Inhibited Temperament Includes High