Why Did the Idea That Experiences During Infancy May Not

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Essay

Why did the idea that experiences during infancy may not have a lasting impact on development gain traction?

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Definitions:

Sedatives

Sleep-inducing drugs that tend to decrease central nervous system and behavioral activity.

Stimulants

Drugs that tend to increase central nervous system and behavioral activity.

Hallucinogens

A diverse group of drugs that have powerful effects on mental and emotional functioning, marked most prominently by distortions in sensory and perceptual experience.

Amphetamines

A class of stimulant drugs that increase energy and concentration, often used to treat ADHD but also abused for their euphoric effects.