Maltreatment during childhood is associated with reduced volume of both the mid-sagittal area and hippocampus, two brain regions involved in ______.

Which best summarizes the views of the authors of the text about the placebo effect?

a. The placebo effect is itself a treatmentâ€"one that heals psychologically. b. Using the placebo effect in psychotherapy would be considered unethical. c. The placebo effect is benign, but never effective. d. The placebo effect is a dangerous interference with the process of psychotherapy.

Fear of strangers in known as_________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).