Anxiety Control Is Only Necessary for the First Third of a Dental

question 14

True/False

Anxiety control is only necessary for the first third of a dental appointment.

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Definitions:

Centration

The tendency, especially in young children, to focus on one aspect of a situation while neglecting other relevant aspects.

Cognitive Development

The progression of learning and processing abilities in an individual, including memory, problem-solving, and decision-making skills from childhood through adulthood.

Handedness

The preference for using one hand over the other for tasks, typically categorized as right-handed, left-handed, or ambidextrous.

Early Childhood

A developmental period in human life spanning from birth to 8 years, marked by rapid physical, cognitive, and emotional growth.