Sergio Is a High School Student Whose Ability to Reason

question 61

Multiple Choice

Sergio is a high school student whose ability to reason and think abstractly appears to be increasing.These higher-order skills are due to the development of the _____.

• A)prefrontal cortex
• B)amygdala
• C)hippocampus
• D)thalamus

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Definitions:

Religion as a Crutch

A perspective that views religion as a source of support or an emotional crutch for individuals facing difficult life situations.

Durkheim

A French sociologist, Emile Durkheim, who is considered one of the founding fathers of sociology, known for his work on social integration and anomie.

Ritual

A set of symbolic actions performed in a prescribed order, often associated with religious or cultural traditions.

Profane

Not relating to that which is sacred or religious; secular.