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Questions and Answers
Why can't chimpanzees learn to speak like humans?
Why can't chimpanzees learn to speak like humans?
- Their vocal anatomical structures are not like ours (correct)
- They lack the necessary cognitive abilities
- They are not capable of learning new behaviors
- They have a different language system
What is an example of a limit of learning based on physical characteristics?
What is an example of a limit of learning based on physical characteristics?
- fish can't leap over hurdles on land
- people can't breath under water
- cow can't move on their bellies like snakes
- all of the above (correct)
Is learned behavior inherited?
Is learned behavior inherited?
- Yes, it is passed on to future generations
- No, every individual has to learn the same skills acquired by it's parents (correct)
- It depends on the species
- It depends on the environment
__________ plays a role in learning ability, but it is controversial.
__________ plays a role in learning ability, but it is controversial.
_____ contributes to differences within and between species; but _____also plays a role in, for example, ____ early learning environments
_____ contributes to differences within and between species; but _____also plays a role in, for example, ____ early learning environments
Critical periods are stages of development for __________ learning. for example; first 12 years of human life are critical for learning _____.
Critical periods are stages of development for __________ learning. for example; first 12 years of human life are critical for learning _____.
Exposure to neurotoxins in infancy/early childhood can be a threat to __________ ability.
Exposure to neurotoxins in infancy/early childhood can be a threat to __________ ability.
Prenatal exposure to alcohol and other drugs can interfere with __________ development.
Prenatal exposure to alcohol and other drugs can interfere with __________ development.
Exposure to neurotoxins (substances that damage nerve
tissues) in infancy/early childhood are a threat to
learning ability: –
lead in old paint & drinking water
–
Pesticides, herbicides, solvents, medications,
recreational drugs, some foods & food supplements
•
Head injury (blows to head, shaking child, car accidents,
sports injury)
•
Malnutrition during fetal development/early childhood
Exposure to neurotoxins (substances that damage nerve tissues) in infancy/early childhood are a threat to learning ability: – lead in old paint & drinking water – Pesticides, herbicides, solvents, medications, recreational drugs, some foods & food supplements • Head injury (blows to head, shaking child, car accidents, sports injury) • Malnutrition during fetal development/early childhood
Head injury, such as blows to the head or car accidents, are a threat to __________ ability.
Head injury, such as blows to the head or car accidents, are a threat to __________ ability.
Malnutrition during fetal development and early childhood can impact __________ ability.
Malnutrition during fetal development and early childhood can impact __________ ability.
