An 11-Month-Old Baby Is Likely to Display Fear of Strangers

question 125

True/False

An 11-month-old baby is likely to display fear of strangers but no longer display separation anxiety.

Recognize the side effects and potential drawbacks of first-generation antipsychotic medications.

Identify the symptoms and conditions treated by specific psychoactive medications.

Distinguish between typical (first-generation) and atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic medications.

Recognize the historical impact of antipsychotic medications on the treatment and hospitalization rates of mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Pruning

The process by which extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated in the brain to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions, crucial for healthy brain development.

Developmental Plasticity

The ability of an organism to change its development in response to environmental conditions, a key concept in developmental biology and psychology.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the mammalian brain, involved in various high-level brain functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Cerebellum

A portion of the brain located at the back of the skull, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture.