BS Nursing Developmental Psychology
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179. A child experiences severe, chronic neglect in early childhood. What is a critical potential long-term developmental impact on their brain development?

A. Enhanced neural connectivity.
B. Impaired brain development, potentially affecting cognitive, emotional, and social functioning.
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C. Accelerated growth of the prefrontal cortex.
D. No significant impact on brain structure.

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  • Enhanced neural connectivity.
  • Impaired brain development, potentially affecting cognitive, emotional, and social functioning.
  • Accelerated growth of the prefrontal cortex.
  • No significant impact on brain structure.

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