What Property of the Brain Accounts for the Finding That

question 134

Multiple Choice

What property of the brain accounts for the finding that children's lateral preferences are apparent early but become stronger over time?

• A) It is initially not at all lateralized, but becomes lateralized with age.
• B) It is already lateralized at birth and becomes increasingly so with age.
• C) It is not fully myelinated until puberty.
• D) It is not fully differentiated at birth.

---

Definitions:

St. John's Wort

A plant used in herbal medicine believed to have antidepressant properties and is used for the treatment of mild to moderate depression.

Paroxetine

An antidepressant medication belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class, used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD.

Mild Depressive Symptoms

Lesser intense manifestations of depression that can include sadness, fatigue, and irritability, without fully meeting the criteria for major depressive disorder.

St. John's Wort

A herbal plant used in the treatment of mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.