Regina and Cassie adopted Chelsea from an orphanage in Argentina.Three years after her adoption,Chelsea displays abnormally low cortisol.This is a sign of __________.
A) impaired capacity to manage stress
B) cognitive catch-up
C) a serious intellectual deficit
D) delayed physical growth

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Abnormally low cortisol levels are a sign of an impaired capacity to manage stress. Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal gland in response to stress, so low levels of cortisol indicate that the body is not responding properly to stress. This can have a range of negative effects on physical and psychological health.

Regina and Cassie Adopted Chelsea from an Orphanage in Argentina