How Do We Know That Some Youths with Difficult Temperament

question 62

Multiple Choice

How do we know that some youths with difficult temperament show low emotional arousal?

• A) They have low resting heart rate, reduced brain activity, and low skin conductivity.
• B) They report not experiencing strong emotions.
• C) Their parents report low emotional responsiveness.
• D) They have trouble identifying the emotions of others.

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment involving electrically induced seizures for therapeutic effect, primarily used in severe cases of depression.

Drug Therapy

The treatment of disease by administering pharmaceutical substances.

Behaviour Therapists

Specialists in psychology that apply principles of learning and conditioning to help change maladaptive behaviors in individuals.

Pathological Behaviours

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