Abused children respond to angry faces with ________ activity in threat-detecting areas of the brain.As adults,they exhibit ________ startle responses.
A) diminished;weaker
B) heightened;weaker
C) diminished;stronger
D) heightened;stronger

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Abused children respond with heightened activity in the threat-detecting areas of the brain when they see angry faces, which is an indicator of hypervigilance. As adults, they exhibit stronger startle responses, which is another indication of hypervigilance and heightened sensitivity to potential threats.

Abused Children Respond to Angry Faces with ________ Activity in Threat-Detecting