Brain Story Certification - Module 15 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

Which of the following is NOT a parental capacity that is mediated by the executive function system? - none of the above What system is activated when a parent views images of their own baby? - both A & C Imaging studies have shown grey matter increases in mothers brains from 2-4 weeks to 3-4 months postpartum. What best predicts this increase? - the mother's positive perception of her baby What predicts how much oxytocin a mother releases in response to her own baby? - Mother's attachment style Dr. Mayes describes the attachment system as performing what key function for a child? - Regulating stress Substance misusing mothers typically withdraw from their baby's distress and show more negative affect and heightened physical provocation in interactions. What is this most likely due to? - A heighted stress response