Most Older Children Can Remember Little If Anything from the First

question 18

Multiple Choice

Most older children can remember little if anything from the first three years of their life.This reflects the operation of

• A)infantile amnesia.
• B)infantile psychosis.
• C)juvenile dementia.
• D)infantile neurosis.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A large mass of gray matter deeply situated in the forebrain that plays a critical role in relaying sensory signals to the cerebral cortex and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain located below the thalamus that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, and managing hunger and thirst.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, important for sleep and arousal.

Starve Themselves

The act of deliberately depriving oneself of food for extended periods, often associated with eating disorders or fasting practices.