Approximately How Many Neurons Are There in the Average Infant's

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Multiple Choice

Approximately how many neurons are there in the average infant's brain?

• A) 100,000 to 200,000
• B) 100 million to 200 million
• C) 100 billion to 200 billion
• D) 100 trillion to 200 trillion

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Definitions:

Animal

A living organism belonging to the kingdom Animalia, typically characterized by voluntary movement, sensory capabilities, and consumption of organic materials for energy.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment is not administered every time the desired response is performed.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the process through which a conditioned response decreases or disappears after the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in operant conditioning where a behavior is reinforced every time it is exhibited, leading to quicker acquisition of the behavior.