Evidence That Culture Plays a Role in the Development of Childhood

question 27

Multiple Choice

Evidence that culture plays a role in the development of childhood anxiety disorders comes from the fact that ________

• A) African American children rarely show symptoms of PTSD.
• B) children from cultures that favor inhibition and compliance report more fears.
• C) children from cultures that favor independence report more fears.
• D) overanxious children rarely have overanxious parents.

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that is critical in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, and learning.

ACh

Acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle activation and memory.

Reabsorption

The process by which substances are taken back into the bloodstream from bodily fluids or tissues.

Neurotransmitter Molecules

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another, influencing mental processes and behavior.