Some Studies Indicate That ________ May Protect the Brain from the Effects

question 131

Multiple Choice

 Some studies indicate that ________ may protect the brain from the effects of stress.

• A) cellular migration
• B) synaptic pruning
• C) increased levels of neurotrophins
• D) neurogenesis

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Definitions:

Intellectual Development Disorder (IDD)

A disorder characterized by significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning, diagnosed based on below-average intelligence and difficulty managing everyday tasks.

Sheltered Workshop

A supervised workplace for individuals with disabilities, providing specialized employment opportunities and training.

Displays Resiliency

Exhibiting the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt effectively in the face of adversity.

Intellectualization

A defense mechanism where reasoning is used to block confrontation with an unconscious conflict and its associated emotional stress, focusing instead on abstract and intellectual thought.