The Human Brain Grows After Birth Because of

question 33

Multiple Choice

The human brain grows after birth because of

• A) synaptogenesis.
• B) myelination.
• C) increased dendritic branching.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Top-Down Perceptual Processes

Cognitive processes that involve using previous knowledge, expectations, and experiences to interpret and understand sensory information.

Template Matching

A technique in pattern recognition in which a predefined template or pattern is compared with potential matches.

Prototype Matching

A cognitive process where new items are compared to an idealized or average category member to make recognition or classification decisions.

Gibson's Theory

A theory of perception that emphasizes the importance of environmental affordances and direct perception, proposed by psychologist James Gibson.