In a Large Study of Children with Injuries to the Cerebral

question 111

Multiple Choice

In a large study of children with injuries to the cerebral cortex that occurred around the time of birth or in the first six months of life, researchers found that

• A) delays in language development persisted into adolescence if injury occurred in the left hemisphere.
• B) delays in language development persisted into adolescence if injury occurred in the right hemisphere.
• C) undamaged areas-in either the left or the right hemisphere-took over vocabulary and grammatical skills by ?age 5.
• D) language skills were more likely to be permanently damaged than spatial skills.

Distinguish between different types of psychological studies (e.g., experiments, case studies, naturalistic observations).

Comprehend the primary roles and mechanisms of neurotransmission.

Identify the components of the neuron and their specific functions.

Recognize the process and importance of synaptic communication.

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Definitions:

External Locus

A psychological term referring to the belief that one's life events are primarily controlled by external forces or circumstances rather than one's own actions.

Little Education

A term describing a minimal level of formal schooling or academic learning that an individual has received.

Internal Locus

The belief that individuals have control over their own life events and outcomes, as opposed to external forces.

Anxiety and Depression

A set of mood disorders characterized by persistent feelings of worry and sadness, impacting daily functioning.