The Developmental Events That Occur at Approximately the Same Age

question 15

Short Answer

The developmental events that occur at approximately the same age for the vast majority of individuals are known as ___________________________.

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Definitions:

Higher-Level Thinking

Higher-level thinking involves complex cognitive processes such as analysis, evaluation, and synthesis, allowing for problem solving and understanding beyond basic knowledge.

Myelinated

Referring to nerve cells that are covered with myelin, a fatty substance that speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells, functioning through electrical and chemical signals.

Infant's Brain

Refers to the early developmental stages of the brain in babies, characterized by rapid growth and formation of neural connections.