As Little as 6 Months of Social Deprivation May Lead

question 117

Multiple Choice

As little as 6 months of social deprivation may lead to harmful long-term outcomes because severe deprivation

• A) inhibits normal brain growth and development
• B) deprives infants of a singular mother figure they need to form an attachment relationship
• C) both of these
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Non-conformity

Behaviors or actions that do not comply with prevailing norms, expectations, or standards, often viewed in the context of individualism and innovation.

Social Approval

The positive recognition or endorsement from a social group or society, which can influence individuals' behavior and decisions.

Intense Pressure

A forceful condition that demands a high level of performance or decision-making, often within a constrained timeframe.

Incubation Stage

In creativity and problem-solving, the period in which an individual sets the problem aside and does not consciously think about it, allowing subconscious processes to work.