An Infant's Understanding of Others' Emotions Assists Development in All

question 24

Multiple Choice

An infant's understanding of others' emotions assists development in all of the following ways EXCEPT

• A) self-expression of emotion.
• B) anticipation of others' behaviour.
• C) existential self-awareness.
• D) as a reference and guide for their own behaviour.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Potentiation

An increase in synaptic strength following high-frequency stimulation of a chemical synapse, thought to be a mechanism for learning and memory.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotions, decision-making, and memory processing.

Stress Hormones

Hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, that are released into the body in response to stress, affecting various bodily functions.

Propranolol

A medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure, anxiety, and certain heart conditions by blocking the effects of adrenaline on the body's beta receptors.