Which of the Following Statements About Brain Development Is FALSE

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about brain development is FALSE?

• A)At birth, the infant brain has about 100 billion neurons, but only minimal neural connections.
• B)During the first two years of life, the dendrites of the neurons branch out and the neurons become far more interconnected.
• C)Aside from growing larger, the brain does not undergo any anatomical change after birth.
• D)Synaptic connections increase dramatically during childhood; connections that are made become stronger and will survive.

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Definitions:

Oral Stage

In Freudian psychoanalytic theory, the first stage of psychosexual development, where the mouth is the primary source of gratification.

Infancy

The period in human development from birth to the age of two, characterized by rapid physical growth and cognitive development.

Fixated

A psychological term referring to an obsessive interest or focus on a particular object, activity, or stage of development.

Anal Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development when a child finds pleasure in controlling bowel movements, typically occurring between 18 months and 3 years of age.