Would You Use a Physical Model or a Conceptual Model

question 83

Multiple Choice

Would you use a physical model or a conceptual model to describe the following: a gold coin,dollar bill,car engine,air pollution,virus,spread of sexually transmitted disease?

• A)conceptual model-gold coin,car engine,virus; physical model-air pollution,spread of sexually transmitted disease,dollar bill
• B)physical model-gold coin,car engine,virus; conceptual model-air pollution,spread of sexually transmitted disease; dollar bill,which could represent wealth,may well be described by either model.
• C)You could adequately describe all of the topics by either model.The choice depends only on the characteristics requiring description.
• D)physical model-gold coin,dollar bill,car engine; conceptual model-virus,air pollution,spread of sexually transmitted disease

Identify specific fungi that are harmful to humans and crops.

Recognize the contribution of fungi to biotechnology and medicine.

Understand the historical and cultural reasons for alcohol consumption.

Identify the effects of alcohol on different brain regions and overall physiology.

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Definitions:

Experience-Dependent

Refers to processes by which the brain develops and modifies itself through exposure to new experiences or learning.

Developmental Plasticity

Refers to the ability of an organism to change and adapt its physiological or developmental structure in response to environmental conditions.

Experience-Dependent

Pertains to changes in the brain that result from individuals' unique interactions with their environment.

Experience-Expectant

A concept in developmental psychology referring to the brain's dependence on certain environmental stimuli for normal development during specific critical periods.