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:

Foveal Vision

The central vision facilitated by the fovea, a small depression in the retina, contributing to sharp and detailed visual information.

Saccadic Eye Movements

Rapid movements of the eye that change the point of fixation, allowing the eyes to quickly shift from one point to another.

Visual Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for processing visual information, located in the occipital lobe.

Fixation

An obsessive focus or concentration on a particular issue or object, potentially leading to psychological challenges.