What is the developmental pattern of sensitivity to reward and punishment, as studied in gambling tasks given to children, adolescents, and adults?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Sensitivity to reward peaks in early to middle adolescence and declines in early adulthood, and sensitivity to punishment is low in early adolescence and grows steadily in adulthood.
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A. gender identity B. sexual disorder C. gender D. sex
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a. Sesame Street b. Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood c. Blue's Clues d. The Wiggles
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a. genital b. oral c. latency d. phallic e. anal
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A. Alzheimer's disease B. stroke C. concussion D. loss of consciousness