With Respect to the Concept of Multidirectional Development, When Change

question 18

Multiple Choice

With respect to the concept of multidirectional development, when change is rapid and dramatic, such as when a larva becomes a mosquito, it is an example of _____.

• A) continuity
• B) discontinuity
• C) genetics
• D) nurture

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Definitions:

Phineas Gage

An individual famously studied in neuroscience whose personality changes after a traumatic brain injury helped advance understanding of brain function.

Motor Cortex

An area of the cerebral cortex responsible for devising, managing, and carrying out voluntary muscle movements.

Movement

The act or process of moving or being moved, encompassing physical and symbolic motion.

Motor Cortex

A segment of the cerebral cortex tasked with the formulation, governance, and completion of intentional movements.