What Have Studies of Orphans Told Us About the Importance

question 64

Multiple Choice

What have studies of orphans told us about the importance of early experience for brain development?

• A) The earlier an experience occurs, the more influential it is for later development.
• B) The later in development an experience occurs, the more important are its effects.
• C) The experiences of all periods of development contribute equally to developmental outcome.
• D) During phases of rapid brain growth, brain structures are particularly sensitive to infants' experiences.

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Definitions:

Optimal Level

Optimal level refers to the most favorable point or degree of something for achieving a specific result or condition.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often associated with increased activity in the nervous system.

Task Performance

Refers to the effectiveness and efficiency with which an individual completes a given task or series of tasks.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action and stress responses, often referred to as the fight-or-flight response.