A Person's Capacity as a Child to Wait More Time

question 142

Multiple Choice

A person's capacity as a child to wait more time to get two cookies instead of one is predictive of:

• A) how warmly they are perceived by an adult in a subsequent interaction.
• B) their ability to cooperate with another child in an attempt to steal all the cookies from the experimenter.
• C) their performance on standardized tests and general functioning up to 30 years later.
• D) their mood the following day.

Understand the foundational aspects and necessity of community psychology in prevention.

Describe the characteristics and objectives of mental health promotion according to Cowen.

Realize the potential returns on investment for early intervention programs in mental health.

Understand the various forms of reproductive isolation mechanisms and their definitions.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, involved in complex behaviors such as planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Thalamus

A part of the brain located in the center of the brain, acting as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear, anxiety, and aggression.