Experiencing a Traumatic Event ____________ Is Especially Likely to Produce

question 98

Multiple Choice

Experiencing a traumatic event ____________ is especially likely to produce profound and chronic effects on brain biology.

• A) during a critical developmental window
• B) in adulthood
• C) during an already stressful time
• D) in early adolescence

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Definitions:

Risky Shift

A phenomenon where groups tend to make riskier decisions than individuals would on their own, often due to diffused responsibility and group dynamics.

Not Me Syndrome

The tendency of individuals to deny their own negative traits and behaviors while easily recognizing them in others.

Zimbardo

Philip Zimbardo is a psychologist known for conducting the Stanford prison experiment, which explored the effects of perceived power and authority on behavior.

Alienation

The feeling of being isolated and estranged from others, society, or oneself, often discussed in social, economic, and psychological contexts.