_____ Refers to the Capacity of Individuals to Attend to and Process

question 17

Multiple Choice

_____ refers to the capacity of individuals to attend to and process information.

• A) Intelligence
• B) IQ
• C) Ability
• D) Aptitude
• E) Motivation

Analyze the influence of biological, social, and environmental factors on the developmental process.

Explain the concepts of cognitive development, including assimilation and accommodation, and how they apply to real-life situations.

Appreciate the significance of cultural and social context in developmental psychology.

Understand the developmental stages and their impact on behavior as proposed by Erik Erikson.

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Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Retinal Proteins

Proteins located in the retina that play a crucial role in the conversion of light into visual signals.

Light-Sensitive

Having a sensitivity to light; often refers to materials or organisms that react to light in some significant way.

Pineal Gland

A small, pea-shaped gland in the brain that produces and regulates some hormones, including melatonin, which affects the sleep cycle.