Which Part of the Brain Seems to Be Critical for Working

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which part of the brain seems to be critical for working memory and executive control?

• A)cerebellum
• B)thalamus
• C)prefrontal cortex
• D)hippocampus

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Definitions:

Preverbal Communication

The exchange of messages or information without the use of spoken language, observed primarily in infants and young children before they develop verbal skills.

Overextension

In language development, the application of a word in a broader context than is appropriate, common among young children learning to speak.

Reflexive Communication

The exchange of nonverbal cues that convey feelings and reactions without the need for words.

Child-Directed Speech

A simplified and higher-pitched style of language that adults use when talking to young children, believed to facilitate language acquisition.