When Babies Engage in Physical Activity or Use Language, Some

question 48

Multiple Choice

When babies engage in physical activity or use language, some synaptic connections will be strengthened, while the unused ones are replaced by other pathways or disappear. A neuroscientist would identify this process as:

• A) pruning.
• B) myelination.
• C) paring.
• D) trimming.

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Definitions:

Sociological Factors

Components within society, such as family, education, and social norms, that influence an individual's behavior, actions, and perceptions.

Clinical Health Psychologists

Professionals who specialize in understanding the psychological and behavioral processes in health, illness, and healthcare, aiming to improve patient outcomes and promote health and wellness.

Behavioral Interventions

Strategies and therapies designed to alter an individual's behaviors, often used to improve health, educational outcomes, or socialization skills.

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals how to control bodily processes that are normally automatic, like heart rate or blood pressure, through the use of monitoring devices.