Development Occurs Through the Activation and Inactivation of a Series

question 36

True/False

Development occurs through the activation and inactivation of a series of specific genes in a precise sequence.

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Definitions:

Extinction

The process through which a conditioned response is weakened by presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus, eventually leading to the response disappearing.

Behavioral Paradigms

refer to established models or patterns that outline specific methods for studying and understanding behavior.

Selective Abstraction

A cognitive distortion that involves focusing solely on certain negative aspects of a situation while ignoring the positive aspects.

Cognitive Distortion

Faulty or biased ways of thinking about oneself and the world that are often negative and irrational.