Based on Cutting-Edge Findings Using FMRI, Developmental Scientists May Predict

question 105

Multiple Choice

Based on cutting-edge findings using fMRI, developmental scientists may predict that a child who scores high on the inhibition scale may grow up to:

• A) have an outgoing personality.
• B) be socially withdrawn.
• C) have a psychological disorder.
• D) all of the choices

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Definitions:

Sensory Cortex

Part of the brain responsible for receiving and interpreting sensory information from different parts of the body.

Corticospinal Tract

A collection of neurons in the brain that project to the spinal cord and are involved in motor control.

Lateral Spinothalamic Tract

A neural pathway in the spinal cord responsible for transmitting pain and temperature sensations to the brain.

Head Control

The ability to hold and move the head in a stable and controlled manner, a developmental milestone in infants.