A Study Found That Rats Raised in Stimulating Environments Have

question 55

Multiple Choice

A study found that rats raised in stimulating environments have more dendrites and synapses than rats raised in boring environments. This study suggests that

• A)experience plays an important part in the structure and functioning of the brain.
• B)neural plasticity occurs only during the first few years of life.
• C)connections in the brain are determined by genetic factors.
• D)the brains of rats are more lateralized than those of humans.

Identify the stages of Piaget's theory of cognitive development and the characteristics of each stage.

Understand the basics of classical conditioning and operant conditioning.

Describe Vygotsky's theory and its emphasis on the role of culture and social interaction in cognitive development.

Explain the concept of imprinting in ethology and its significance.

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