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:

Peroxisomes

Membrane-bound organelles within cells that contain enzymes for breaking down toxic substances and synthesizing certain lipids.

Cell's Life Cycle

The series of phases (growth, DNA replication, division) through which a cell passes from one division to the next.

Carrier-Mediated Processes

Biological transport mechanisms in which specific carrier proteins facilitate the movement of molecules across cell membranes.

Lipid-Soluble Molecules

Molecules that can easily cross cell membranes due to their solubility in lipids, affecting the transport and signaling within cells.