The Changes in the Brain That Occur at Around 7

question 30

Multiple Choice

The changes in the brain that occur at around 7 to 9 months of age allow the child to:

• A) move from reflex schemas to primary circular reactions.
• B) inhibit action, regulate herself, and stop and think.
• C) hold his head up and turn it from side to side.
• D) reach and grasp familiar objects.

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Definitions:

Irresistible Craving

A powerful, often uncontrollable desire for a specific substance or experience, typically associated with addiction.

Bitter-Tasting Substance

A type of chemical compound that activates taste receptors on the tongue responsible for sensing bitter flavors, often serving as a natural deterrent against consumption.

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment method that involves confronting fears directly to reduce the anxiety associated with them.

Systematic Desensitization

is a behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxieties by gradually exposing the patient to the anxiety source or its context without the intention to cause any harm.