By the Time a Child Is in 4th Grade, He

question 43

True/False

By the time a child is in 4th grade, he or she is not capable of developing rather strong friendships.

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Definitions:

GABA Levels

The concentration of gamma-Aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps control nervous system excitability.

Fear Circuit

Neural pathways in the brain involved in the detection and response to threats, often implicated in anxiety disorders.

Long-Term Anxiety

Long-term anxiety refers to continuous or persistent feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, affecting daily life and well-being.

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder in which a person is afraid to be in public places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or help unavailable if panic-like symptoms were to occur.