Neuroscience—Brain development

What is neuroscience the study of?

• The skeletal system

• The heart and lungs

• The digestive system

• The brain and nervous system

What influences children's brain development?

• Their experiences

• Their favorite TV shows

• Their height

• Their sleep schedule

What is the architecture of the brain made up of?

• Bones

• Blood vessels

• Muscles

• Neurons

When is the brain growing rapidly in a child's life?

• During preschool years

• During adulthood

• During the first 1000 days

• During adolescence

What is the meaning of "serve and return" in neuroscience?

• It refers to a tennis match between two professionals.

• It is a cooking technique used in molecular gastronomy.

• It refers to the interaction between a child and a caregiver where the child 'serves' by initiating an action or communication, and the caregiver 'returns' by responding appropriately.

• it is a term used in computer programming for data retrieval.

How do the experiences children encounter

influence the growth of their brains and impact their overall wellbeing?

• Children's experiences have a negative impact on brain development and emotional regulation.
• Children's experiences have no impact on brain development or emotional regulation.
• Children's experiences only impact their physical growth, not their brain development.
• The experience influences whether the neuron pathway will survive or become redundant. The more a pathway is used, the stronger and faster it becomes.