With Regard to the Theory That Adults Can Recover Memories

question 80

Multiple Choice

With regard to the theory that adults can recover memories of childhood abuse after many years,it is

• A)best to assume that such people are malingering.
• B)viable to assume that such recovered memories are indeed true.
• C)best to treat these people as sufferers of PTSD.
• D)safest to regard such theories as tentative.

Understand the concept and examples of functional autonomy in behavior according to Allport.

Recognize Allport as one of the pioneers in humanistic psychology and his contributions.

Distinguish between coping and expressive behaviors as defined by Allport.

Understand Allport's perspective on the development of personality traits from infancy to adulthood.

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Definitions:

High Arousal

A state of heightened physiological and emotional intensity, often linked to stress, excitement, or anxiety.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an array of bodily functions including temperature regulation, hunger, and emotional responses.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Pons

A portion of the brainstem involved in regulating vital functions such as breathing, sleep cycles, and communication between different parts of the brain.