ab psych ch. 2

The process of attachment typically begins between ____ of age.

6-12 months

Which part of the brain is most responsible for regulating our emotional experiences, expressions, and impulses?

Limbic system

Mike is having a very difficult time in school. Which gland would produce epinephrine in response to the stress he is experiencing?

adrenal

Attachment theory considers crying (in an infant) to be a behavior that ____.

enhances relationships with the caregiver

Most often, adaptational failure is due to a(n) ____.

ongoing interaction between the individual and environment

The ____ gland oversees the body's regulatory functions by producing several hormones, including estrogen and testosterone.

pituitary

individual differences in emotion _____ account for differing responses to a stressful environment

reactivity

The windows of time during which environmental influences on development are enhanced are called ____.

sensitive periods

Cindy has recently been diagnosed with anorexia. From a biological perspective, which neurotransmitter plays a role in eating disorders?

serotonin

The neurotransmitter implicated in regulatory problems, such as eating and sleep disorders, is ____.

serotonin