By the Time Children Reach the Age of Six, They

question 38

Multiple Choice

By the time children reach the age of six, they will have a vocabulary of about

• A)10,000 words
• B)50,000 words
• C)30,000 words
• D)15,000 words

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Definitions:

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, responsible for cognitive, sensory, and motor functions.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in complex functions such as perception, thought, and voluntary movement.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including temperature control, thirst, hunger, and emotional activity.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, and may also be involved in some cognitive functions including attention and language.