The Two Main Divisions of the Human Nervous System Are

question 443

Multiple Choice

The two main divisions of the human nervous system are the peripheral nervous system and the __________ nervous system.

• A)central
• B)autonomic
• C)sympathetic
• D)somatic

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding over the lifespan.

Attachment Theory

A psychological theory that describes the dynamics of long-term interpersonal relationships, focusing on how early attachments influence future emotional development.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory positing that learning occurs in a social context with a dynamic and reciprocal interaction of the person, environment, and behavior.

Teratogen

Any agent or factor that can cause malformation of an embryo or fetus, which includes certain chemicals, drugs, and infections.