Describe how nutritional intake may affect brain development

What will be an ideal response?


With adequate nutrition, the brain can grow and form connections between neurons and axons. When a child does not get adequate amounts of key nutrients it may cause a deterioration in brain growth and functioning. Brain chemistry and the functioning of the nerves of the brain can be altered if there is a change in nutrient or energy intake.

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Which of the following is not part the constructivist/ sociocultural perspective on learning?

a. scaffolding b. the gradual release of responsibility c. parsing d. cooperative learning

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The smallest part of a compound that still has the properties of that compound is called a(n) ¬¬

¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬__________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following factors is Not correlated with dropping out of school?

a. educational aspirations. c. retention b. alienation d. high standardized test scores

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When the preferred placement of general education classroom is not successful for a student and the school uses an alternative on the continuum of services, this is called __________

a. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) b. The least restrictive environment (LRE) c. Parent participation d. An individualized education program (IEP)

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