Kristen is 15 and often becomes very emotional and cries in response to stress. Liana is 25 and can deal with stress calmly and rationally. Which structure of the brain has not yet developed in Kristens brain, but has in Lianas?

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

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Kristen is 15 and often becomes very emotional and cries in response to stress. Liana is 25 and can deal with stress calmly and rationally. Which structure of the brain has not yet developed in Kristen’s brain, but has in Liana’s?

A	cerebellum
B	amygdala
C	corpus callosum
D	frontal lobe

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The main parts of the brain that are responsible for our reactions to stress include the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, the amygdala, and the prefrontal cortex.

Detailed explanation-2: -The prefrontal cortex is a big region in the front of the brain (Figure 1). It can be called the control center of our brains because it helps to control our thoughts and actions. The main job of the prefrontal cortex is to control our emotional responses to stress so that we do not get too stressed out.

Detailed explanation-3: -Irritability or anger. Restlessness. Sadness, moodiness, grief or depression. Vivid or distressing dreams.

Detailed explanation-4: -When the body is stressed, the SNS contributes to what is known as the “fight or flight” response. The body shifts its energy resources toward fighting off a life threat, or fleeing from an enemy. The SNS signals the adrenal glands to release hormones called adrenalin (epinephrine) and cortisol.

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AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT