Based on Experiments Conducted with Animals,which of the Following Statements

question 11

Multiple Choice

Based on experiments conducted with animals,which of the following statements about environmental influences on brain development is correct?

• A)Early experiences can result in actual physical changes in brain functioning.
• B)Early experiences can affect cognitive and social functioning but cannot bring about actual physical changes.
• C)Early experiences have minimal effect on brain development.
• D)Early experiences are less influential than later experiences.

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Definitions:

Ligaments

Tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones, providing joint stability.

Afferent Neurons

Afferent neurons, also known as sensory neurons, are nerve cells that carry sensory information from the body's tissues and organs to the brain and spinal cord.

Efferent Neurons

Nerve cells that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system to the body's muscles and glands, facilitating action and response.

Sense Organs

Parts of the body that are specifically designed to receive and process sensory information, such as eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.