Brain Development and Early Childhood

What percentage of brain growth happens before kindergarten?

• 50%

• 90%

• 100%

• 70%

At what age does a child's brain reach about 80% of adult size?

• 7 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 1 year

What is the fundamental process for wiring the brain called?

• Link and Learn

• Build and Bond

• Serve and Return

• Connect and Grow

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a negative impact on early brain development?

• Lack of access to quality early learning

• Excessive screen time

• Family violence

• Poverty

What is the role of a child's relationships with adults in their life?

• They are the most important influences on brain development.

• They only affect emotional development.

• They are secondary to peer relationships.

• They have no impact on brain development.

How many new neural connections are made every second in early childhood?

• 2 million

• 1 million

• 500,000

• 100,000

What is the size of a newborn's brain compared to an adult's?

• A quarter of the size

• The same size

• Three-quarters of the size

• Half the size

Which of the following is essential for a child's healthy brain development?

• Strict discipline

• Responsive, dependable relationships

• Structured education

• Expensive toys