Because of Their Developing Cognitive Ability, 10- to 12-Year-Olds _______

question 79

Multiple Choice

Because of their developing cognitive ability, 10- to 12-year-olds _______.

• A) are more receptive to direct feedback from parents than they did in the preschool years.
• B) rate their peers as their best source of emotional support.
• C) evaluate their parents more harshly than they did in early childhood.
• D) seek to spend more time with their fathers than with their mothers.

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Definitions:

Depressants

A class of drugs that reduce neurological function, leading to calming, sedative effects, or decreased awareness.

Neural Activity

The operation of nerve cells (neurons) which involves the generation and transmission of electrical and chemical signals.

Caffeine

A stimulant found in coffee, tea, and various other beverages that affects the central nervous system, resulting in increased alertness and reduced fatigue.

Withdrawal

The process or experience of stopping or reducing the use of a psychoactive substance, characterized by physical and mental symptoms that vary based on the substance.