We Often Joke "Use It or Lose It

question 27

Multiple Choice

We often joke "use it or lose it." Does carefully controlled research with nonhuman animals support this statement with respect to the development of the human brain?

• A)No, although it is true of nonhuman animals such as rodents.
• B)Yes, because brain size and structure are modified by experience in both humans and nonhuman animals.
• C)Maybe, depending on the age of the person, because this finding is applicable to the period of adolescence
• D)Maybe, depending on the age of the person, because this finding is applicable to perinatal period

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Definitions:

Consumer Purchase Tests

Evaluations conducted with potential customers to assess their reaction to a product before it is launched widely in the market.

Sales Tests

Controlled experiments or trials in specific market areas to estimate or predict the sales potential of a product.

Consumer-Oriented Sales Promotions

Sales tools used to support a company’s advertising and personal selling directed to ultimate consumers. Also called consumer promotions.

Advertising

The process of drawing awareness to offerings, necessities, and so forth, through paid adverts from a recognized sponsor.