Periods of Prolonged Stress Can Result in A(n) _____ in the Size

question 88

Multiple Choice

Periods of prolonged stress can result in a(n) _____ in the size of the hippocampus as well as a(n) _____ in the size of the amygdala.

• A)decrease; increase
• B)decrease; decrease
• C)increase; increase
• D)increase; decrease

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Definitions:

Gender Schema Theory

A theory that explains how individuals become gendered in society and how sex-linked characteristics are maintained and transmitted to other members of a culture.

Gender Preferencing

The practice or tendency of favoring one gender over the other, which can manifest in various aspects of society, such as employment, education, and parenting.

Theory Of Mind

Children’s awareness of their own and other people’s mental processes and realization that other people do not share their thoughts.

Gender Stability

The concept that by a certain age, usually around 3 to 4 years, children start to understand that their gender will remain constant over time.