What Is Plasticity

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Multiple Choice

What is plasticity?

• A) a time in development when it is optimum to develop certain traits or abilities
• B) the amount of flexibility a human possesses at birth
• C) the idea that human traits may change or stay the same over time
• D) the idea that human traits are mostly inborn

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Definitions:

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

A mental health condition marked by a prolonged period of sadness or despair that significantly interferes with daily functioning.

Adolescents

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood (age of majority).

Manic Episodes

Periods of abnormally elevated mood, energy, and activity levels that can affect one's ability to function and are characteristic of bipolar disorder.

Depressive Episodes

Periods characterized by severely depressed mood and a lack of interest in activities, which can significantly impair daily functioning.