What Is Atavism

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is atavism?

• A)A term used to identify a specific type of aggressive behavior
• B)A term used to denote the concentric zones characterized by disorder and transition
• C)A condition characterized by features thought to be common in earlier stages of human evolution
• D)A term used to describe the physical constitution or bodily characteristics of offenders

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Definitions:

Anterior Cingulate

A part of the brain involved in a wide range of cognitive and emotional processes, such as decision-making and impulse control.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder marked by unwanted and repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.

PET Scan

A diagnostic imaging test utilizing a special dye containing radioactive tracers to evaluate how organs and tissues are functioning.

Intense Dread

A profound sense of fear or apprehension about a specific situation or a future event.