Uncommitted Areas of the Brain Provide Infants with the Capacity

question 137

Multiple Choice

Uncommitted areas of the brain provide infants with the capacity to develop brain circuits that grow and change depending upon the experiences infants encounter as they develop. These uncommitted areas permit _________ and depend heavily on experiences.

• A) plasticity
• B) evolutionary stability
• C) synaptic pruning
• D) hormonal regulation

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Definitions:

Hormonal Dysfunction

A condition where there is an imbalance or improper functioning of hormones in the body, potentially affecting various bodily systems.

Immune Functioning

The processes and activities carried out by the immune system to fight against infections and diseases.

Secondary Appraisals

Part of coping where people decide how to manage and respond to a stressful stimulus.

Lazarus

Often associated with theories of emotion and stress in psychology, referring to the work of psychologist Richard Lazarus on appraisal in affecting emotional response.