Developing an Expertise Has Been Associated with Physical Changes in the Brain

question 148

Multiple Choice

Developing an expertise has been associated with physical changes in the brain, such as

• A) expanding the axons and dendrites in brain areas relevant to a skill.
• B) atrophy of dendrites and axons due to overuse in brain areas relevant to a skill.
• C) shrinkage of brain areas neighboring brain areas relevant to a skill.
• D) expanding the axons and dendrites in brain areas neighboring those areas relevant to a skill.

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Definitions:

Qualitative Improvements

Enhancements to the features, performance, or quality of a product or service that go beyond mere quantitative changes.

Economic Welfare

The overall well-being and standard of living of people in an economy, measured through factors such as income, employment, and access to goods and services.

Psychic Income

The non-monetary satisfaction or pleasure derived from work or non-work activities, such as personal fulfillment, pride, or happiness.

Environmental Effects

The outcomes or impacts of natural and human activities on the environment, including factors like pollution, ecosystem degradation, and climate change.