Uncommitted Areas of the Brain Provide Infants with the Capacity

question 137

Multiple Choice

Uncommitted areas of the brain provide infants with the capacity to develop brain circuits that grow and change depending upon the experiences infants encounter as they develop. These uncommitted areas permit _________ and depend heavily on experiences.

• A) plasticity
• B) evolutionary stability
• C) synaptic pruning
• D) hormonal regulation

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Definitions:

Homelessness

The state of having no permanent residence, often resulting in living on the streets, in shelters, or in temporary accommodations.

Cognitive Delays

A slower development of mental processes compared to typical age-related expectations.

School Absenteeism

The habitual non-attendance of a student at school without valid reason, which can impact educational outcomes.

Cultural Deficit Model

The belief that cultural values, as transmitted through the family, are dysfunctional and the cause of poverty and lack of education.