One of the Earliest Signs of Brain Specialization Is That

question 59

Multiple Choice

One of the earliest signs of brain specialization is that newborns show greater electrical brain activity in the left hemisphere when:

• A) encountering new smells.
• B) listening to speech sounds.
• C) trying to grasp a moving toy.
• D) watching a toy that moves.

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Definitions:

Positive Terminal

The electrode in an electrical device from which current flows away, typically marked with a positive sign and higher potential energy.

Anode

The positive terminal of an electric device.

Magnesium Atom

The atomic form of magnesium, a light, silvery-white, moderately hard metallic element that is an essential nutrient for living cells.

Metallic Salt

Chemical compounds consisting of metal cations and non-metal anions, often soluble in water and can conduct electricity when molten or dissolved.