Negative Developmental Outcomes Are Particularly Likely When There Are

question 22

Multiple Choice

Negative developmental outcomes are particularly likely when there are

• A) genetic defects.
• B) multiple risk factors.
• C) psychiatric disorders.
• D) educational disadvantages.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Motor Movements

Actions resulting from the contraction of muscles, leading to movements of parts of the body.

Emotional Behavior

Refers to the complex spectrum of actions, reactions, and interactions resulting from an individual's feelings, mood, and emotional state.

Parietal Lobe

An area of the cerebral cortex that plays a critical role in processing sensory data about body part positioning, as well as analyzing visual input, and understanding language and math.