Sensitive Periods Refer to the

question 479

Multiple Choice

Sensitive periods refer to the

• A)patterns of physical development from conception to death.
• B)developmental sequence of one's temperament.
• C)years of aging characterized by marked physiological and psychological deterioration.
• D)times when individuals are most susceptible to certain environmental influences.

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Definitions:

Sleep

A naturally recurring state of mind and body characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles.

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist known as the founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychological pathology by means of dialogue between the patient and a psychoanalyst.

Stages of Sleep

The progression through different phases of sleep characterized by unique brain wave activity, eye movements, and muscle tension, including REM and non-REM (NREM) stages.

Dreams

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep, often reflecting unconscious desires or concerns.