Children's Brain Development

Aria, Nora, and Anika are studying child psychology. They came across a term that refers to the optimum time periods for brain development. What is this term called?

• Windows of Opportunity

• Genes control

• Brain Plasticity

• Developmental acceleration

Abigail, Lily, and Samuel are all infants. Which of the following scenarios best represents a window of opportunity in their development?

• Abigail's vision wiring is completed a few months after her birth

• Lily's language acquisition occurs over her lifetime

• Samuel develops basic motor skills from birth to three-years-old

• All of the above

Isla, Sophia, and Avery are studying for their biology exam. They come across a concept they don't fully understand: brain plasticity. Isla suggests it might refer to:

• The ability of the brain to change or adapt when Avery learns to play a new instrument

• The completion of wiring for vision when Sophia learned to see

• The window for learning to respond to stress when Isla had to give a public speech

• The gradual growth and development of humans as they all grew from children to teenagers

James, Aiden, and Sophia are discussing when brain plasticity lessens. They are considering various stages of life. According to their discussion, when does this occur?

• James thinks it's at birth

• Aiden believes it's during the infant and toddler years

• Sophia argues it's at three years old

• They also consider the possibility of it happening during adulthood

Consider the following scenario: Olivia, Anika, and Mason are all in the same grade at school. Which of the following is true about their rates of growth?

• Olivia, Anika, and Mason are all developing at the same rate and pace

• Developmental acceleration is when Mason performs like a younger child than Olivia and Anika

• Developmental delay is when Anika performs like an older child than Olivia and Mason

• Olivia can be delayed in one area and accelerated in another compared to Anika and Mason

Mia, Kai, and Jackson are studying developmental psychology. They come across a theory by Havighurst. According to this theory, what are the sources of developmental tasks for children?

• Physical growth, social pressures, and inner pressures

• Physical growth, emotional growth, and intellectual growth

• Physical growth, language acquisition, and motor skills

• Physical growth, social pressures, and language acquisition

Kai, Anika, and Aria are all trying to grow and develop in their own ways. According to Maslow, what is necessary for their development?

• Meeting their personal needs

• Achieving developmental tasks

• Experiencing social pressures

• Having inner pressures