A Neuroscientist Interested in Brain Phylogeny Might Study

question 56

Multiple Choice

A neuroscientist interested in brain phylogeny might study:

• A)how language association areas in the human brain have evolved over time.
• B)how the primary visual cortex differs between humans and birds.
• C)how the hindbrain forms the medulla and cerebellum in a developing human embryo.
• D)the rate of neural development in a number of species.

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Definitions:

Spoken Sounds

The audible units of communication used in verbal language.

Receptive Language

The ability to understand or comprehend language heard or read.

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language development in young children where speech is concise and missing grammatical markers, often including only essential content words.

Outcome Simulation

The process of mentally visualizing the outcomes of specific behaviors or decisions as a way to anticipate and plan for future events.