Juliana Began Taking Violin Lessons as a Young Child

question 205

Multiple Choice

Juliana began taking violin lessons as a young child. As a teenager, she participated in a research study in which MRI scans of teenagers who had played the violin for several years were compared to MRI scans of other teenagers who had never played a musical instrument. The MRI scans of the teenage violinists showed that brain regions devoted to control of the fine muscles of the hands and fingers were larger in the teenage musicians than in the others. This example illustrates the important phenomenon of:

• A) functional plasticity.
• B) structural plasticity.
• C) lateralization of function.
• D) myelin regrowth.

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Definitions:

Psychological Control

A form of manipulation that aims to influence another's thoughts and behaviors, often undermining their independence and self-esteem.

Antisocial Behavior

Actions that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others, often violating societal norms.

Parental Monitoring

Parents’ awareness of their children’s activities, whereabouts, and companions.

Delinquent Activity

Behavior, especially of a young person, that deviates from legal or social norms and may result in criminal actions.