Which of the Following Events Have Prompted Psychologists to Conduct

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events have prompted psychologists to conduct additional research on and develop new techniques for eliciting accurate reports of abuse?

• A) Multiple reports of sexual abuse of children in day care centers.
• B) Clinical trials of a new therapy for children who have experienced abuse.
• C) The lowering of the age of criminal responsibility by the Supreme Court.
• D) The change in the age of reporting for sexual abuse.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting restful states by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Sympathetic Nervous

The part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's stress response, commonly known as the "fight or flight" system.

Homeostasis

A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level.

Synaptic Connections

Synaptic connections are the points at which neurons communicate with each other through neurotransmitters, playing a crucial role in the processing and transmission of neural information.