A Fear of Strangers During the First Year of Life

question 51

True/False

A fear of strangers during the first year of life is a sign of pathology.

Know the primary branches and study areas within mental health.

Understand the tools and methods used for diagnosing and assessing mental health.

Distinguish between different types of anxiety and mood disorders.

Comprehend the significance of major mental health terms and abbreviations.

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Definitions:

Procedural Memory

Procedural memory is a type of long-term memory involved in the acquisition of skills and procedures that are performed automatically or unconsciously.

Implicit Memory

A form of memory that allows us to execute activities without being consciously aware of past experiences that influence these actions.

Very Recent Memory

Relates to the capacity to recall information or events that have occurred in the immediate past, typically minutes to hours ago.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that affects mood, emotion, and sleep.