Based on What Researchers Have Learned Regarding Experience and Neural

question 87

Multiple Choice

Based on what researchers have learned regarding experience and neural development, which statement best reflects their findings?

• A) At all points in development, intrinsic and environmental factors interact to support the structures and functions of the brain.
• B) In infancy, genetics and biological functioning are more important to neural development.
• C) In infancy, experience plays a more significant role in neural development than genetics.
• D) The brain experiences the most growth during prenatal development, leading researchers to conclude that genetics plays a greater role than the environment in neural development.

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Definitions:

Nonsynonymous Mutations

Genetic mutations that result in a change in the amino acid sequence of a protein, which can affect the protein's function.

Population Size

The total number of individuals within a species living in a particular geographical area.

Fitness

The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment, often influenced by genetic adaptation.

Statistical Measure

A quantitative representation derived from a sample or population, used to summarize or describe characteristics of the data.