Which of the Following Is True of Developmental Changes During

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of developmental changes during adulthood?

• A) Changes during adulthood tend to occur in stages.
• B) They are very similar to the changes experienced during childhood.
• C) Once individuals become adults they stop experiencing developmental changes.
• D) Changes during adulthood tend to be continuous.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A part of the brain crucial for emotional processing, especially for fear and pleasure responses.

Neocortex

The part of the brain involved in higher-order brain functions such as sensory perception, cognition, generation of motor commands, spatial reasoning, and language.

Amygdala

A part of the brain located in the temporal lobe, crucial for emotion processing, fear responses, and memory of emotional reactions.

Frontal Lobe

A region of the brain associated with executive functions such as decision making, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.