Explain the neuroconstructivist view of brain development.
What will be an ideal response?
The neuroconstructivist view emphasizes the importance of interactions between experience and gene expression in the brain's development.
According to this view:
(a) Biological processes and environmental experiences influence the brain's development;
(b) The brain has plasticity and is influenced by contexts; and
(c) The development of the brain is closely linked with the child's cognitive development.
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A. shift psychic energy to the superego. B. coordinate the needs of the id with reality. C. resolve painful psychic energy. D. determine rules for right and wrong.
Nadine is in the group that does not receive the independent variable. Nadine is in the group
a. independent b. dependent c. control d. experimental
What type of evidence is based on careful, systematic procedures?
A. scientific B. opinion C. anecdotal D. abstract
Which of the following does NOT typify a securely attached adult?
A. feeling comfortable depending on others B. accepting and supporting his or her partner C. wanting to merge completely with his or her partner D. feeling comfortable with having others depend on him or her