Which Statement BEST Characterizes the Results of Research on Children

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST characterizes the results of research on children from Romanian orphanages?

• A) Positive experiences in later childhood cannot counteract the effect of negative early childhood experiences.
• B) Positive experiences in later childhood counteract the effect of negative early childhood experiences.
• C) The impact of positive experiences on children's resiliency depends on the timing and extent of the neglect.
• D) Neglect in infancy always has severe and lasting consequences.

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Definitions:

Nucleus Accumbens

The nucleus accumbens is a region in the brain that plays a central role in the reward circuit, involved in reward, pleasure, and addiction processes.

Brain Metabolites

Chemicals produced or consumed in the brain's metabolic processes, often studied to understand neurological function or disorders.

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic technique that uses the magnetic properties of atoms to provide detailed information about the chemical composition of tissues, often used in conjunction with MRI.

Temporal Resolution

the ability to accurately represent or measure time in the recording, perception, or representation of an event.