What Is the Effect of Stress on Brain Structure

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of stress on brain structure?

• A) Stress does not have any effect on brain structure
• B) Long-term exposure to high-level stress can reduce cognition
• C) Long-term exposure to low-level stress can produce neuroplasticity
• D) Short-term exposure to stress can increase brain development

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Definitions:

Thorndike

An American psychologist famous for his work on learning theory that led to the development of operant conditioning within behaviorism.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner was a psychologist and behaviorist who developed theories of operant conditioning and introduced the concept of reinforcement.

Skinner Box

An experimental device used in behavior analysis to study animal behavior, particularly the effects of reinforcements on behavior.

Cognitive Learning

The acquisition of knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.