A Knockout Mouse

question 53

Multiple Choice

A knockout mouse

• A)has damage to a particular neural structure due to a physical lesion.
• B)has a transient functional lesion because of administration of neurotransmitter antagonists.
• C)is part of a special genetic strain that lacks or no longer expresses certain genes.
• D)is bred to perform poorly on maze-solving tasks.

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Definitions:

Puberty

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Vygotsky's Theory

A cognitive development theory proposed by Lev Vygotsky, which emphasizes the roles of social interaction and culture in the development of cognition and learning.

Piagetian Theory

A theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world around them in distinct stages of cognitive development.

Social Experiences

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