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What is the key difference between the brain development of humans and other mammals?
What is the key difference between the brain development of humans and other mammals?
- Humans have less neuron migration and differentiation
- Humans have a shorter period of myelination
- Humans have a smaller cerebral cortex and frontal lobes
- Humans have more brain development outside the womb (correct)
What is the purpose of myelination in brain development?
What is the purpose of myelination in brain development?
- To increase the number of synapses and neural connections
- To promote the differentiation of neurons into their final form
- To increase the size and complexity of the dendritic tree
- To speed up and increase information processing (correct)
What is the peak time for the number of synapses in the prefrontal cortex?
What is the peak time for the number of synapses in the prefrontal cortex?
- 6-18 weeks
- Early adulthood
- 24 months (correct)
- 1 year
Which type of memory is associated with the amygdala?
Which type of memory is associated with the amygdala?
What does the 'dimensional card sorting task' demonstrate about 3-year-olds' ability to follow new rules?
What does the 'dimensional card sorting task' demonstrate about 3-year-olds' ability to follow new rules?
What term is used to refer to the branch of neuroscience concerned with the biology of behavior?
What term is used to refer to the branch of neuroscience concerned with the biology of behavior?
Which of the following techniques is used to study brain function in biopsychology?
Which of the following techniques is used to study brain function in biopsychology?
What is the term used to describe the combination of biological techniques and psychological techniques in the study of behavior?
What is the term used to describe the combination of biological techniques and psychological techniques in the study of behavior?
According to the information processing approach, what metaphor is used to describe a child's cognitive processing capacity?
According to the information processing approach, what metaphor is used to describe a child's cognitive processing capacity?
Which of the following concepts suggests that the mind is composed of specialized sub-units or tools used for specific cognitive functions?
Which of the following concepts suggests that the mind is composed of specialized sub-units or tools used for specific cognitive functions?