Which of the following is true regarding relationships and human development?
A) Recent neurological studies strongly suggest that a child's brain development is influenced by its relationships with parents.
B) Mirror neurons, which are thought to facilitate empathy in the brain, have been hypothesized but not actually observed in any animal.
C) New information on brain neuroplasticity suggests that positive interactions alone are not effective in reworking destructive neural patterns.
D) Researchers have found that positive and negative social interactions have no effect on the release of particular chemicals within the brain.

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Recent neurological studies have shown that a child's brain development is strongly influenced by their relationships with their parents. Positive relationships can enhance brain development while negative relationships can hinder it.

Answer: B
 Mirror neurons have been observed in animals (primates and birds) and are thought to facilitate empathy in the brain.

Answer: C
 New information on brain neuroplasticity suggests that positive interactions alone are not always enough to rework destructive neural patterns, but they can still play a significant role in promoting healthy brain development.

Answer: D
 This statement is untrue. Positive and negative social interactions can have an effect on the release of various chemicals in the brain such as dopamine, oxytocin, and cortisol.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Relationships and Human