To Say That "Brain Plasticity Is High in Childhood" Means

question 12

Multiple Choice

To say that "brain plasticity is high in childhood" means that:

• A) brain development is modified by the environmental experiences the child has
• B) the brain undergoes a "growth spurt" in the number of neurons the develop during childhood
• C) the brain is very vulnerable and easily damaged during childhood
• D) children have to work very hard to learn new things during this developmental period

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Definitions:

Actual Malice

A legal standard used to prove libel or slander that shows the publisher knew the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth.

Defamation

The act of damaging someone's reputation by making false and harmful statements.

Falsity

Relates to the quality or state of being false or untrue.

Conversion

Any distinct act of dominion wrongfully exerted over another’s personal property in denial of or inconsistent with his rights therein. That tort committed by a person who deals with chattels not belonging to him in a manner that is inconsistent with the ownership of the lawful owner.