What Is Meant by the Phrase "Brain Adaptability Is a Double-Edged

question 72

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the phrase "brain adaptability is a double-edged sword"?

• A) Once we learn something, we CANNOT unlearn it.
• B) Our brains are NOT good at adapting to changing environments.
• C) Excessive stimulation can be as damaging as too little stimulation.
• D) Our brains can adjust to changing demands, but lack of stimulation can impair this ability.

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Definitions:

Gender Constancy

Awareness that one will always be male or female; also called sex-category constancy.

Penis Envy

A psychoanalytic term coined by Sigmund Freud, referring to a supposed complex present in females as a result of their lack of a penis.

Gender Stability

The understanding by children that gender is a stable, unchanging personal attribute.

Gender Knowledge

Understanding and awareness of gender roles, identities, and norms within a cultural or societal context.