Brain Development and Plasticity

What is the process of myelination?

• The division and multiplication of cells in the brain

• The elimination of excess neurons and synapses

• The formation of new neural pathways

• The insulation of axons with myelin

Which brain structure is responsible for balance and motor skills?

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Corpus collosum

• Frontal lobe

What is the role of Broca's area in the brain?

• Coordination of speech

• Understanding language

• Motor movements and higher order thinking

• Creation of grammatically correct speech

Which area of the brain is responsible for language reception and interpretation?

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Corpus collosum

• Wernicke's area

What is the term for the ability of the brain to change and grow as a result of new learning and experiences?

• Developmental plasticity

• Adaptive plasticity

• Myelination

• Synaptic pruning

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for motor movements and higher order thinking?

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Corpus collosum

• Frontal lobe

What is the term for the deep and enduring emotional bond between two individuals?

• Plasticity

• Attachment

• Maturation

• Learning

Which psychologist proposed the attachment theory?

• Konrad Lorenz

• John Bowlby

• Harry Harlow

• Mary Ainsworth

What is the process by which new experiences are combined with existing schemata?

• Assimilation

• Accommodation

• Encoding

• Retrieval

What is the term for the optimal period during development when certain stimuli are necessary for the development of specific abilities?

• Critical period

• Sensitive period

• Developmental norm

• Enriched environment