If Infant Marla's Mother Stops Smiling at Her and Changes

question 87

Multiple Choice

If infant Marla's mother stops smiling at her and changes her face to a neutral expression,Marla will most likely

• A)smile at her to make her happy.
• B)adopt a neutral face,as well.
• C)become agitated.
• D)not notice.

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Definitions:

Allocortex

A type of cortical tissue in the brain characterized by fewer layers than the neocortex, involved in functions like emotion and memory.

Hippocampus

A brain structure embedded deep in the temporal lobe, critical for learning and memory.

Amygdala

The amygdala is a set of small, almond-shaped clusters of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain, involved in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure.

Diencephalon

A division of the forebrain that includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory and motor signal relay and the regulation of various bodily functions.