For Most Children, the Ability to Recognize Oneself in the Mirror

question 51

Multiple Choice

For most children, the ability to recognize oneself in the mirror occurs

• A) at about six months of age.
• B) sometime in the second year of life.
• C) at about three years of age.
• D) usually around nine to ten months of age.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates bodily functions including temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Thalamus

The brain's main relay station, channeling sensory and motor signals to and from the cerebral cortex.

Temporal Lobe

An area of the cerebral cortex that plays a role in analyzing sound information and forming memories.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.