Myelination of the Frontal Lobes Is Much Greater in Adults

question 27

Multiple Choice

Myelination of the frontal lobes is much greater in adults aged 23 to 30 than in youth between the ages of 12 and 16.Unfortunately,the adolescent's white matter is more susceptible than an adult's to damage from ____.

• A)schizophrenia
• B)unprotected sex
• C)marijuana use
• D)binge drinking

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Definitions:

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A psychiatric condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to rejection.

Social Contact

Interaction between individuals that can provide emotional support, companionship, and a sense of belonging.

Rejection

The act of being dismissed or deemed unworthy of acceptance, which can occur in social, professional, or personal contexts, leading to emotional distress.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.