The Power of Peekaboo in Development

What is the main topic of Molly's talk?

• The importance of early childhood education

• The impact of games like peekaboo on child development

• The role of technology in children's lives

• The significance of nutrition in early years

According to Molly, how many neural connections can a child's brain create every second?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 10 million

What are the five key elements Molly mentions that contribute to healthy brain development?

• Nutrition, exercise, sleep, education, love

• Connecting, talking, playing, a healthy home, community

• Reading, writing, arithmetic, science, art

• Discipline, routine, independence, creativity, exploration

What is the term scientists use to describe the interaction of connecting, talking, and playing with children?

• Serve and return

• Engage and educate

• Play and learn

• Talk and teach

What does Molly suggest is the impact of games like peekaboo on children?

• They improve physical health

• They build memory and trust

• They enhance mathematical skills

• They develop artistic abilities

What happens to a baby's brain volume by the end of the first year, according to Molly?

• It remains the same

• It triples in volume

• It doubles in volume

• It decreases in volume

What is the approximate volume of a healthy baby's brain at birth, as demonstrated by Molly?

• 10 ounces

• 20 ounces

• 30 ounces

• 40 ounces

What does Molly say is the most special period for a child's development?

• The first year

• The first five years

• The teenage years

• The school years

What is the effect of a lack of meaningful connections on children, according to Molly?

• It causes happiness and excitement

• It leads to confusion and stress

• It results in increased independence

• It enhances creativity

What does Molly say about the role of adults in a child's development?

• Adults should focus on discipline

• Adults should provide constant entertainment

• Adults should engage in serve and return interactions

• Adults should limit interactions to promote independence