Which Effect Has Research Shown Poverty to Have on Infants

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which effect has research shown poverty to have on infants and children?

• A) higher gray matter volume
• B) supportive language development
• C) increased visual processing speed
• D) cumulative cognitive deficits

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Definitions:

Central Sulcus

A prominent landmark of the brain's surface that separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the human brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the cerebral cortex involved in processing auditory information, memory, and integrating sensory input with emotional meaning.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, more dreaming and bodily movement, and faster pulse and breathing.