Five-year-olds are able to focus more due to:
a. myelination being complete in the reticular formation.
b. the band of fibers connecting the cerebellum being complete.
c. myelination in the hippocampus completed.
d. completed growth of the cerebellum.
A. The reticular formation is involved with attention.
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a. assessment b. observation c. modification d. analysis
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a. reflect ordinary waking concerns. b. should be probed for deeper symbolic meanings. c. are the synthesis of random neural firings. d. are prophetic expressions of the future.
Factor "g" relates to excelling in many areas of intelligence whereas factor "s" relates to
a. excelling in specific areas of intelligence. b. being superior in many areas of intelligence. c. being skillful in problem solving. d. coping successfully with our changing world.
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A. teratogens; embryonic B. teratogens; fetal C. alcohol and smoke; zygotic D. alcohol and smoke; fetal