Bea Is the Mother of 4-Month-Old Alex

question 1

Multiple Choice

Bea is the mother of 4-month-old Alex.She has been depressed since Alex's birth and is frequently withdrawn.Brain research indicates that,in comparison to other infants his age,Alex will have

• A)brain activation patterns resembling those of fearful and inhibited children.
• B)nothing unusual about his brain activation patterns.
• C)brain activation patterns indicating overall reduced activity.
• D)more rapid brain development.

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Definitions:

Motor Neuron

A type of neuron that transmits signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, causing them to act.

Effector

An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus, often involved in producing a response in the body.

Trochlear

Refers to the fourth cranial nerve or its associated muscle, involved in eye movement.

Autonomic Reflex

A bodily reflex mediated by the autonomic nervous system that regulates the function of internal organs, such as heart rate and digestion, without conscious effort.