Which of the Following Occurs First During the Prenatal Period

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs first during the prenatal period of development?

• A) The external sexual characteristics become visible.
• B) The lower limbs become well developed.
• C) The lungs are capable of breathing air.
• D) The three major divisions of the brain-the hindbrain, the midbrain, and the forebrain-begin to differentiate.

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Definitions:

Scientific Theorizing

The process of formulating, testing, and refining theories based on empirical evidence within the scientific method to explain phenomena.

Theory Theory

The theory that young children have primitive theories about how the world works, which influence how children think about, and act within, specific domains.

Modularity Theory

A theory suggesting that the mind is composed of independent, yet interconnected, modules each responsible for different types of cognitive functions.

Theory Theory

A concept in cognitive development suggesting that children naturally construct theories to understand and predict others' mental states.