The Scientific Study of the Changes That Occur in People

question 243

Multiple Choice

The scientific study of the changes that occur in people as they age from conception to death is called __________

• A) abnormal psychology.
• B) gerontology.
• C) developmental psychology.
• D) maturational studies.

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perceptions.

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically elaborated into an organized system.

Fluid-Filled Areas

Regions within the body or an organ that contain liquid, often playing a role in various biological functions.

Thalamus

A crucial brain structure that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory and motor information to various parts of the brain.