Michael and Scott Are Identical Twin 7-Year-Old Boys

question 31

Multiple Choice

Michael and Scott are identical twin 7-year-old boys. Michael spends a great deal of time learning to master the game of chess while Scott plays tennis, golf, and baseball. Michael's and Scott's neural connections will develop differently through experience-_____ processes.

• A) expectant
• B) protected
• C) independent
• D) dependent

---

Definitions:

Motor Pathways

Neural paths that convey signals from the brain to control muscle movements, essential for executing voluntary physical actions.

Motor Skills

Abilities that allow for movements and tasks requiring the coordination of muscles, such as walking or writing.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions like thinking, decision making, emotions, and sensory processing.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupil response, and sexual arousal, comprising the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.