Which One of the Following Statements Reflects What Developmentalists Mean

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements reflects what developmentalists mean by the term maturation?

• A) Changes related specifically to children's physical development
• B) Changes related specifically to children's emotional development
• C) Changes that reflect increasingly appropriate social behavior
• D) Developmental changes that are controlled largely by heredity

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Definitions:

Nervous System

An assembly of nerve cells and their fibrous connections that facilitate the transmission of nerve impulses among body regions, synchronizing bodily processes and perception.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Spatial Tasks

Activities that require individuals to visualize and manipulate objects in their mind, involving the perception and organization of space.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, crucial for coordination and precision of voluntary movements, as well as balance.