Greater Dexterity in the Use of Fine Motor Skills During

question 84

Multiple Choice

Greater dexterity in the use of fine motor skills during the preschool years allows children to:

• A) Perform a variety of self-help skills
• B) Become more self-reliant
• C) Have higher levels of initiative
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a vital role in motor control, and may also be involved in some cognitive functions like attention and language.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and is involved in speech, memory, and emotions.

Amygdala

A structure in the brain that is involved in emotional processing, especially fear and pleasure.

Memory Consolidation

The process by which short-term memories are integrated and stabilized into long-term storage in the brain.