During the Preschool Years,which Part of the Brain Demonstrates a Growth

question 54

Multiple Choice

During the preschool years,which part of the brain demonstrates a growth in nerve connections and is responsible for balance and movement?

• A)cerebellum
• B)cerebral cortex
• C)corpus callosum
• D)hippocampus

Understand the role of genetic factors in physical and psychological traits, including diseases.

Comprehend the significance of heritability in understanding traits within a population.

Grasp the impact of evolutionary pressures on human social behaviors, including mating strategies and parental investment.

Identify the biological basis of adaptation and its significance in evolutionary theory.

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Definitions:

Conservation

The principle in cognitive development that recognizes the amount of a substance remains the same despite changes in its shape or container.

Theory of Mind

A cognitive skill that enables individuals to understand that others have their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives, distinct from one's own.

Zone of Proximal Development

The range of tasks that are too difficult for an individual to master alone but can be learned with guidance and assistance from a more knowledgeable person.

Schemata

Cognitive structures that help individuals organize and interpret information in the world around them.