Differential Sensitivity Means That Certain People Have Genes That _____

question 36

Multiple Choice

Differential sensitivity means that certain people have genes that _____.

• A) make them more vulnerable to particular experiences
• B) interact and coordinate to influence developmental outcomes
• C) determine their social interactions and intellectual outcomes
• D) have an unknown impact on their long-term development

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Definitions:

Humanlike Properties

Traits or characteristics resembling those of humans, often used in reference to objects, animals, or artificial intelligence.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerves, which increases the speed and efficiency of electrical impulses in the nervous system.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation, located in the inner part of the temporal lobe.

Working Memory

A cognitive system with a limited capacity that is responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.