The brain begins as an embryonic structure called - ANSWER-Neural tube
Brain development starts shortly after conception, the brain is considered mature around age - ANSWER-25
Put the abilities in the correct sequence of development - ANSWER-Sensory abilities, motor skills, executive function...
The brain begins as an embryonic structure called - ANSWER-Neural tube
Brain development starts shortly after conception, the brain is considered mature
around age - ANSWER-25
Put the abilities in the correct sequence of development - ANSWER-Sensory abilities,
motor skills, executive function skills, emotional skills
Order the stages of development from greatest - ANSWER-early childhood, late
childhood, adolescence, adulthood
The age at which a human has the most connections between neurones is - ANSWER-
age 3
How do experiences shape the developing brain - ANSWER-They influence which
neural connections are strengthened are pruned away
Most traits and disease in humans are derived from - ANSWER-The interactions
between genes and environmental influences
what is an example of an epigenetic effect - ANSWER-An environmental factor modifies
the area surrounding a gene such that its expression decreases
What outcomes are not related to the quality of parental care a child receives -
ANSWER-Manual dexterity
, which gene has been shown to be epigenetically modified by the quality of material care
in rat offspring - ANSWER-The glucocorticoid receptor gene
What happens to the stress response system when the glucocorticoid - ANSWER-The
stress response increases
Which aspect of development is not affected by social interactions - ANSWER-
Cognitive, social, emotional, language and behavioural development are all influenced
by social interactions
Human infants need to be taught how to react to social cues by - ANSWER-Nothing
what is meant be a serve and return interactions - ANSWER-it is an interaction between
a child and an adult where various activities and communications pass back and fourth
In child development joint attention refers to - ANSWER-the infant coordinates their
attention with an adult and other object
Which factor is most likely to increase the quality and quantity - ANSWER-Secure
attachment
What brain region is the most involved in behavioural inhibitions - ANSWER-The
amygdala
which tow hormones are involved in initiating our response to stress - ANSWER-cortisol
and adrenaline
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