An Asymmetry in Brain Development Has Been Hypothesized to Be

question 40

Multiple Choice

An asymmetry in brain development has been hypothesized to be a cause of ________

• A) ADHD.
• B) autism.
• C) learning disabilities.
• D) selective mutism.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

Nucleus in the temporal lobe of the brain, amygdaloid nucleus; also called amygdaloid nuclear complex.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex located beneath the temples, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the capacity to recall factual information, such as events, words, and concepts.

Dendritic Spines

Small protrusions on a neuron's dendrite that typically receive synaptic inputs.