Sensory Restriction Is Much More Likely to Hinder Visual Development

question 145

Multiple Choice

Sensory restriction is much more likely to hinder visual development in early infancy than during other times of life. This suggests that there is a(n) ________ for normal visual development.

• A) absolute threshold
• B) perceptual set
• C) critical period
• D) blind spot

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Definitions:

Storage Granule

Membranous compartment that holds several vesicles containing a neurotransmitter.

Serotonergic System

A part of the nervous system that utilizes serotonin as its neurotransmitter, playing a crucial role in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep.

Serotonin Neurons

Neurons that produce and release serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, and learning.

Second Messengers

Intracellular signaling molecules released by the cell in response to exposure to extracellular signaling molecules.