Ximena Is Discussing the Differences in the Size of the Prefrontal

question 244

Multiple Choice

Ximena is discussing the differences in the size of the prefrontal cortex across various species with her psychology study group.The students are hypothesizing as to what environmental pressure may have led to this difference.What does your text suggest could have caused this?

• A) language comprehension
• B) social cognition
• C) emotional processing
• D) sleep cycles

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Definitions:

Schizophrenogenic Mother

A controversial and largely discredited theory suggesting a cold, domineering, and conflicting maternal style could contribute to the development of schizophrenia in children.

Hypokrisia

In Meehl’s theory, the reduced selectivity with which nerve cells respond to stimuli, especially as seen in schizophrenia.

Neuronal Reactivity

The responsiveness of neurons in the brain to various stimuli or changes in the environment, affecting an individual's behavior and cognitive processes.

Meehl's Theory

An influential set of hypotheses proposed by psychologist Paul Meehl, particularly concerning the etiology of mental disorders.