Fall 2025 Unit 3 Quiz

Samuel is learning to play the piano, and over time, his brain removes the neural connections he doesn't use while practicing. This process in brain development is known as:

• The rapid growth of new neurons

• Elimination of unused neural connections

• The formation of dendritic spines

• The development of the prefrontal cortex

Lily is attending a workshop on mental health, and the instructor mentions the term "ACEs." What do ACEs stand for?

• Adverse Childhood Events

• Awkward Childhood Episodes

• Adverse Childhood Experiences

• Annoying Childhood Encounters

Jackson is learning to play the piano, but he stops practicing for several months. What causes the connections in Jackson's brain related to piano playing to be cut off by synaptic pruning?

• The brain outgrows it

• It has not been stimulated

• The brain is unhealthy

• It has been stimulated

Michael visits an eye doctor because he is having trouble seeing clearly. The doctor explains that the part of the brain at the back of the head, which controls vision and visual processing, is the ___ lobe.

• Frontal

• Occipital

• Temporal

• Parietal

Daniel grew up experiencing several adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). As an adult, he visits his doctor and learns that he is at a higher risk for certain health conditions. Research has shown a strong link between ACEs and the increased risk of what health conditions in adulthood?

• Allergies

• Chronic diseases

• Broken bones

• Infectious diseases

Jackson is preparing for a debate competition where he needs to analyze arguments, make quick decisions, and present his unique perspective. Which part of his brain is primarily responsible for these higher-order thinking skills, decision-making, and personality development?

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Frontal Lobe

• Cerebellum

After losing his job, Liam stays positive, adapts to the new situation, and continues to take care of his mind, body, and spirit. What quality is Liam demonstrating?

• A state of well-being in mind, body, and spirit.

• The capacity to avoid facing difficult situations.

• A psychological disorder

• The skill of being rigid and unchanging in response to adversity.

Emma is learning about how the brain works in her science class. Her teacher explains that amygdalas are in charge of regulating and controlling emotions. Is this statement true?

• True

• False

Scarlett experienced several ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) when she was young. Now as an adult, she wonders if those experiences could still impact her life. True or False: ACEs are only relevant to a child's life during early childhood and do not affect their adulthood.

• True

• False

Abigail is preparing to put her newborn to sleep for the night. She wants to follow the recommended guidelines to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following should Abigail do?

• Place the infant on their stomach to sleep.

• Put the infant to sleep on their side.

• Always place the infant on their back to sleep.

• Keep the infant in a seated position.