When Adam Walks into the Dark Basement, He Feels Afraid

question 71

Multiple Choice

When Adam walks into the dark basement, he feels afraid but is able to calm himself down by saying to himself, "Don't be afraid. There's nothing down here that can hurt you." Apparently, Adam is successfully

• A) engaging in solitary play.
• B) expressing complex emotions.
• C) regulating his emotions.
• D) utilizing social referencing.

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Definitions:

Cocaine

A powerful and addictive stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, known for its euphoric effects.

Dopamine Production

The biological synthesis of dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of movement, emotion, and the pleasure reward system.

Psychotic Symptoms

Symptoms indicative of losing touch with reality, including hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking, associated with psychosis.

Nicotine

A potent parasympathomimetic stimulant found in tobacco, responsible for causing addiction.