Describe experience-expectant brain function and experience-dependent brain function. Explain how these functions differ and how important each one is for brain development

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Experience-expectant brain functions are required for brain development to occur.
These experiences are present in the life of almost every infant. Experiencedependent
brain functions are not required; they depend on the child's individual
experiences. Each is important for brain development in that development may be impaired without their presence.

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