Synaptic density reaches a peak _______________in language areas of the brain as well as the prefrontal cortex and then declines by adulthood due to pruning of unused synapses
a. in infancy
b. in early childhood
c. in middle childhood
d. in adolescence
Answer: b. in early childhood
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements about attachment is supported by research?
A) Mothers of resistant infants tend to be overstimulating and intrusive. B) Securely attached infants often receive inconsistent care. C) Persistently depressed mothers tend to promote an avoidant attachment classification. D) Mothers of resistant infants are often unresponsive to infant signals.
Which of the following tends to encourage altruism?
A) asking the child to do tasks that only benefit the child B) non-collectivistic cultures C) inductive parenting D) a punitive approach to parenting
Polygyny is a polyamorous relationship including ______.
A. one male with multiple female partners B. one female with multiple male partners C. multiple sexual partners who are legally married D. multiple couples who are sexually involved