During the First Three Years of Life, Which of the Following

question 63

Multiple Choice

During the first three years of life, which of the following events are occurring within a child's brain?

• A)Millions of new connections form in the child's brain every day.
• B)Unused connections disappear every day in the child's brain.
• C)Early learning environments literally shape the child's developing brain, through "blooming and pruning" of synapses.
• D)All of these events are occurring.

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Definitions:

Arboreal Existence

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Cultural Evolution

The process by which societal beliefs, practices, and institutions undergo change over time, often driven by adaptation to environmental and social challenges.

Environmental Changes

Variations or alterations in the environment, often resulting from natural processes or human activities, that can impact ecosystems and human societies.

Systematics

The scientific study of the diversity and relationships among organisms, typically involving classification and naming.