Explain the phrases “cells that fire together, wire together” and “use it or lose it” from a neuroscience perspective, and explain the relationship between the two concepts.

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The answers should describe how combinations of skills being demonstrated repeatedly causes the brain to recognize the pattern and cells to fire in unison, making it become faster and more efficient, and should describe synaptic pruning, recognizing that the two are on the continuum of learning and unlearning, with practice strengthening neural connections and infrequent use of skills weakening connections.

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Which of the following statements about birthing options is true?

A. If a woman wanted full access to medical procedures and medications during her delivery, she would choose a birthing center. B. Birthing centers are reserved for women who are having very low risk pregnancies. C. In the United States today, about 10% of pregnancy women choose to have a home birth. D. Home births represent less than 1% of U.S. births, and are reserved for low risk pregnancies.

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Teachers' involvement in the arts curriculum affects total supervision of all centers in the classroom. For example, ______________________________________________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Explain the difference between the "halo" effect and the leniency factor as described in your text.

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Effective host environments include policies, structures, and routines that promote the use of

a. behavior support teams b. systems of care c. wraparound services d. research validated practices e. all of the above

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