Why Is It Thought That Similar Neurobiological Mechanisms May Be

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Multiple Choice

Why is it thought that similar neurobiological mechanisms may be important for different mental illnesses?

• A) Common neurobiological mechanisms are predicted in psychodynamic theory.
• B) Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are typically associated with multiple disorders.
• C) The number of disorders described has dramatically decreased since 1952.
• D) Drugs used in the treatment of schizophrenia are also effective in treating depression.

Describe brain development in infants and the impact of external factors on this process.

Understand the role of the cerebrum and cerebral cortex in brain function and development.

Recognize the importance of genetic and environmental influences on physical and neural development.

Identify key changes in physical development during middle and late childhood.

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