One of the Most Likely Reasons for the Typical Developmental

question 70

Multiple Choice

One of the most likely reasons for the typical developmental path for crystallized intelligence is that

• A)practice tends to improve performance.
• B)inherited skills tend to remain steady across the life span.
• C)neuron pruning leads to a significant reduction in mental flexibility.
• D)modern nutrition is better today than at any point in history.

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Definitions:

Huntington Disease

A genetic disorder causing the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, characterized by movement, cognitive, and psychiatric disorders.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by an external force, leading to temporary or permanent impairment of cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions.

Behavioral Therapies

A broad range of therapeutic interventions focusing on modifying harmful behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement strategies.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmit signals between different parts of the body, coordinating actions and sensory information.