With Development, the Brain Regions Active During Processing Become Less

question 150

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With development, the brain regions active during processing become less focused and more diffuse.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Therapies

Psychotherapeutic approaches that focus on identifying the reinforcements and punishments contributing to a person’s maladaptive behaviors and on changing specific behaviors.

Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Disorders characterized by severe and persisting impairment in several areas of development.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior, ranging from mild to severe.