The Cognitively and Physically Intact Individual Who Is at Initial

question 54

Multiple Choice

The cognitively and physically intact individual who is at initial stage:

• A) Will progress on to the mature stage as a function of maturation
• B) Probably will fail to attain the mature stage
• C) Really does not require a physical education program because these abilities will develop naturally
• D) Generally needs a variety of environmental influences to progress on to the proficient stage
• E) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Neurogenesis

The process by which new neurons are formed in the brain, contributing to brain plasticity and repair.

Neural Pathways

Networks of neurons in the brain that work together to enable a specific function, such as thought, speech, or motor coordination.

Dentate Gyrus

A key region of the hippocampus involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, feelings, or desires are excluded from consciousness.