From Birth Until Age 2, Dendrites in the Cortex Increase

question 82

Multiple Choice

From birth until age 2, dendrites in the cortex increase _____.

• A) twofold
• B) threefold
• C) fivefold
• D) tenfold

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Definitions:

Adaptive Benefit

The positive impact a specific trait or behavior has on the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment.

Assortative Mating

A mating pattern where individuals with similar phenotypic or genetic traits are more likely to mate with each other than by chance.

Prisoner's Dilemma

A theoretical game in game theory showing why two rational individuals might not cooperate even if it appears that it is in their best interest to do so.

Reciprocity

A social exchange principle where the actions of one individual lead to a reciprocal action by another, often seen in cooperative behaviors amongst animals and humans.