Brain Developments in the Adolescent Period Include Which of the Following

question 28

Multiple Choice

Brain developments in the adolescent period include which of the following?

• A)Continued myelination .
• B)Rapid synaptogenesis in late adolescence.
• C)Rapid pruning in early adolescence.
• D)Continue lateralization.

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Definitions:

Dopamine Hypothesis

The theory that schizophrenia results from excessive activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine.

Abnormal Neurotransmitter Activity

Unusual or pathologically altered functioning of chemical messengers in the brain, often implicated in various mental disorders.

Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs

Medicines used to treat psychiatric conditions that work differently from traditional antipsychotic drugs, often with fewer side effects.

Dopamine Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the imbalance of dopamine levels in the brain plays a significant role in the development of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.