Chucky Is a Three-Year-Old Who Is Very Easily Upset

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Essay

Chucky is a three-year-old who is very easily upset. For the most part, he likes to sit and play with building toys for hours at a time. When he goes to new places, he gets angry easily and avoids moving around or interacting with other people. Given this information, how would you expect Chucky to be evaluated on Rothbart's three dimensions of temperament?

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

A disorder characterized by episodes of excessive eating followed by actions like vomiting to avoid gaining weight.

Lateral Hypothalamus

A part of the brain involved in controlling hunger and thirst.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in regulating hunger, satiety, and the body's energy homeostasis.

Thalamus

A major part of the brain located in the center of the brain, acting as a relay station for sensory information and playing a key role in the regulation of consciousness, sleep, and alertness.