The value of a goal above and beyond its ability to fill a need is known as its homeostatic value

Which of the following statements best summarizes the relationship between hormones and emotions?

The normal progression of the HPA axis is the primary controller of emotions in adolescents, but the axis becomes inactive in adults. While the HPG axis is hyperactive in early adolescence, it comes under mental control as the adolescent matures. The relationship is reciprocal—that means that sometimes hormones trigger emotions, but emotions can trigger the release of hormones as well. Emotions are mostly a result of social and cultural learning. These learned emotions, in turn, trigger the release of hormones

Over the past year, Alex has only been sexually active with one partner. According to the text, Alex is most likely

a. an adolescent. b. African American. c. an emerging adult. d. from a traditional culture.