Research on the Brain Development of Mice That Are Raised

question 147

Multiple Choice

Research on the brain development of mice that are raised in environments offering different degrees of stimulation suggests that the increased intelligence seen in children raised in more stimulating environments is due to

• A)activation of genes involved in forming new neurotransmitters.
• B)increases in the kinds of neurons formed.
• C)increases in the number of new neurons formed.
• D)increases in the number of synaptic connections.

Recognize the value of professional development and continuing education in medical assisting.

Understand the factors influencing the specifics of a medical assistant’s responsibilities.

Comprehend the process and requirements for medical assistant program accreditation and certification eligibility.

Appreciate the impact of external factors such as technology, economic considerations, and demographics on the demand for medical assistants.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An educational process in which a response naturally happens is acquired by associating an environmental signal with a spontaneous stimulus.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Classical Conditioning

A learning technique involving the frequent pairing of two stimuli, so that a response originally stimulated by the second of the stimuli is in the end stimulated by only the first stimulus.

Law Of Effect

A principle in psychology stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.