What Type of Experiences Influence Brain Development

question 23

Multiple Choice

What type of experiences influence brain development?

• A) Normal environmental experiences are most important.
• B) Normal environmental experiences and unique individual characteristics
• C) Unique individual characteristics are most important.
• D) Motor coupling interactions.

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Definitions:

Heritability Of Personality

The proportion of variation in personality traits among individuals that can be attributed to genetic differences, often studied in twin and adoption studies.

Unique Experiences

Events or encounters in one's life that are distinctive and not common, often leaving a lasting impact or creating a sense of individuality.

Shared Family Environment

The aspects of the family setting that individuals have in common and that may affect their development and behavior.

Evolutionary Approach

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the role of natural selection and adaptation in the development of human behaviors and mental processes.