Describe the process of neurogenesis. Why is it vital to a newborn's cognitive development?

What will be an ideal response?


Neurogenesis is the process of birth of neurons wherein neurons are generated from neural stem cells. Contrary to popular belief, neurogenesis continuously occurs in specific regions in the brain and through an infant's interaction and stimulation with its world causes neurogenesis.

Psychology

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a. commitment and consistency b. scarcity c. capturing and disrupting attention d. reciprocity

Psychology

The movement of hair cells in the vestibular system results in the production of signals in the auditory nerve. Where do the axons of the auditory nerve then form connections??

a. ?somatosensory cortex and cerebellum b. ?medulla and cerebellum c. ?somatosensory cortex and thalamus d. ?medulla and thalamus

Psychology

Gall's theory of phrenology has been supported by modern scientific studies.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology

This researcher insisted that it was "unnecessary to invoke reasoning" to explain how learning takes place

a) Skinner b) Watson c) Pavlov d) Thorndike

Psychology