By Age 2, a Child's Brain Has

question 23

Multiple Choice

By age 2, a child's brain has

• A) reached 50% of its adult weight.
• B) reached 75% of its adult weight.
• C) reached 90% of its adult weight.
• D) acquired all the neurons it will ever acquire.

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Definitions:

Self-talk

The practice of talking to oneself, often silently, as a method of self-guidance or self-regulation.

Beck's Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy developed by Aaron Beck that aims to correct negative thinking patterns to improve mood and behavior.

Wolpe's Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique developed by Joseph Wolpe designed to help people overcome phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure to feared stimuli while practicing relaxation techniques.

Freud's Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes exploring unconscious conflicts and desires as a way of understanding and treating psychological disorders.