Davidson and Colleagues Did Research on the Relationship Between Brain

question 105

Multiple Choice

Davidson and colleagues did research on the relationship between brain activity and measures of positive and negative affect.They found:

• A) subjects whose left prefrontal cortex was more active had a POSITIVE affective style,while subjects whose right prefrontal cortex was more active had a NEGATIVE affective style.
• B) subjects whose left prefrontal cortex was more active had a NEGATIVE affective style,while subjects whose right prefrontal cortex was more active had a POSITIVE affective style.
• C) male subjects had a more active left prefrontal cortex during aggression than female subjects.
• D) male subjects had bilateral activation of the prefrontal cortex during intense emotions while female subjects had primarily right side activation.

---

Definitions:

Formal Play

Structured play activities that are governed by rules and often involve goals or objectives, contrasting with spontaneous or free play.

Associative Play

A stage of play primarily observed in young children, where they play in parallel to each other but engage in group activities, sharing and talking.

Prosocial Behavior

Behaviors that are intended to benefit others, including acts of kindness, helping, and generosity.

Illegal Behavior

Refers to actions that are prohibited by law due to their harmful effects on individuals or society as a whole.