Why Does NAEYC Take into Consideration the Maturation of the Reticular

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why does NAEYC take into consideration the maturation of the reticular formation when evaluating childhood programs?

• A) The reticular formation helps the child learn to control his or her emotions.
• B) The reticular formation is responsible for language development in early childhood.
• C) The complete maturation of the reticular formation is necessary in children who want to succeed in preschool.
• D) The reticular formation matures faster in boys than in girls.
• E) The reticular formation controls attention and is far from mature in a preschooler.

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