Zach Is 20 Years Old,but When He Was Two Years

question 23

Multiple Choice

Zach is 20 years old,but when he was two years old,he was classified as being fearful.Based on the study described in Module 17,what would occur in his brain when viewing a novel face?

• A) His prefrontal cortex would be less active than normal.
• B) His prefrontal cortex would be more active than normal.
• C) His amygdala would be more active than normal.
• D) His amygdala would be less active than normal.

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Definitions:

Orally Fixated

In psychoanalytic theory, a term describing individuals who experience intense satisfaction or frustration related to mouth-oriented activities due to unresolved conflicts in early psychosexual development.

Passive Dependence

A behavioral pattern where individuals excessively rely on others for support, decision-making, and taking action, often to the detriment of their independence.

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition in which an individual feels a lack of worth and doubts their abilities, often unfairly comparing themselves to others.

Freudian Psychologist

A psychologist who follows the theories of Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and psychosexual development.