In One Study of 49 Societies, What Was Found to Be

question 25

Multiple Choice

In one study of 49 societies, what was found to be true of cultures where children were nurtured with physical affection?

• A)There were few instances of adult violence.
• B)There were higher rates of childhood and adolescent masturbation.
• C)There was more androgynous behavior among women and men as adults.
• D)There were higher rates of child abuse and molestation than in other cultures.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A chemical messenger that plays a key role in regulating motivation, reward, and the control of movement.

Metabotropic Receptors

A type of receptor that, when activated, initiates a cascade of metabolic reactions within the cell to indirectly alter its electrical state, often involving G-proteins and second messengers.

Mesolimbic Dopaminergic

Referring to the dopamine pathway in the brain associated with reward, pleasure, and addiction mechanisms.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often resulting in delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.