Identify an accurate statement about human brain development.
A. It is complete at birth.
B. The rate of change and development is the highest during adulthood.
C. The rate of change slows down considerably after the age of six.
D. It is complete in the embryonic stage.
Answer: C
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The focus of both Vygotsky and Bronfenbrenner's theories is
a. emotions. c. culture. b. human evolution. d. biological factors.
Your mother, who is 49 years old, loves to watch professional ice skating
She can name every type of jump and spin used by the athletes and can tell you which type of jump they are about to perform by their body positioning before the jump. However, what is the most likely reason that your mother could not model the athletes' behavior? a. She does not admire the personality of these athletes. b. She did not really observe the details required for these behaviors. c. She did not see these athletes being 100 percent successful during their modeling. d. She would be unable to reproduce these modeled behaviors even with extensive practice. ANSWER: d