Asked by Jasmine Owusuaa on Jul 20, 2024

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People who are chronically underaroused and who therefore take risks that others would not in order to stimulate their norepinephrine systems into greater activity theoretically would score high on the trait of __________.

A) openness to experience
B) neuroticism
C) sensation-seeking
D) disinhibition

Chronically Underaroused

Describes a condition or state in which an individual consistently exhibits lower than average levels of physiological or psychological arousal.

Norepinephrine Systems

A network of neurons that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, involved in regulating stress, alertness, and arousal.

Sensation-Seeking

The pursuit of experiences and feelings that are varied, novel, complex, and intense, as a way to satisfy a personal need for excitement and adventure.

  • Recognize the influence of genetic and environmental factors on personality traits.
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Anabelle AgopianJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The trait that describes the tendency to seek out new and exciting experiences and sensations is known as sensation-seeking. People who are chronically underaroused and take risks to stimulate their norepinephrine systems are seeking out this sensation and would therefore score high on the sensation-seeking trait.