By Age 2, a Child's Brain Has

question 23

Multiple Choice

By age 2, a child's brain has

• A) reached 50% of its adult weight.
• B) reached 75% of its adult weight.
• C) reached 90% of its adult weight.
• D) acquired all the neurons it will ever acquire.

Recognize how assimilation and accommodation contribute to cognitive development.

Recognize the role of object permanence and its developmental importance.

Identify the significance of early childhood memory formation and infantile amnesia.

Understand the concept of egocentrism in cognitive development.

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Definitions:

Strange Situation

Laboratory technique used to study infant attachment.

Mother

A female parent or guardian who may share a biological or adoptive bond with a child.

Stranger

An individual who is not known personally to another individual or is not familiar within a specific context or environment.

Shy

A temperament or personality trait characterized by feelings of tension, nervousness, or discomfort in social situations.