The 1999 Human Development Report Reported That in 1960 the Ratio

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True/False

The 1999 Human Development Report reported that in 1960 the ratio of the world's richest income quintile to the world's poorest quintile was 30:1 and that by 1990 it had increased to 600:1 and by 1997 to 7,400:1.

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Pruning Process

The neurodevelopmental process whereby unnecessary neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Critical Period

A specific time during an organism's development when it is particularly receptive to certain stimuli, which has a long-lasting influence on behavior and learning.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when the organism is particularly sensitive to certain environmental stimuli, and its absence can lead to irreversible consequences.

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from ages 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism.