The Role of Exploration and Play Is Central to the Development

question 15

Multiple Choice

The role of exploration and play is central to the development of creativity:

• A) at all ages.
• B) in the early years.
• C) in the middle school years.
• D) in infancy.

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Definitions:

Stimulants

Substances that increase activity in the brain and body, often enhancing alertness, attention, and energy.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, contributing to empathy and understanding.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers used by the nervous system to transmit messages between neurons or from neurons to muscles.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that are released into the blood to affect target organs.