Multiple Choice
According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which stage occurs between birth and one year when infants are highly dependent on caregivers?
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1. Introduction to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Multiple Choice
In the 3- to 15-year age range, the overall size of the brain:
A
remains relatively stable with only small increases in volume
B
decreases significantly as synaptic pruning occurs
C
doubles in size due to rapid neuron growth
D
shrinks to half its original size by age 15
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Understand the developmental changes in brain size during childhood and adolescence, focusing on the age range of 3 to 15 years.
Recall that early childhood involves rapid brain growth, but after a certain age, the brain's overall size stabilizes rather than continuing to grow rapidly.
Consider the process of synaptic pruning, which refines neural connections by eliminating excess synapses, but does not drastically reduce overall brain volume.
Recognize that while synaptic pruning occurs, it leads to more efficient brain function rather than a significant decrease in brain size.
Conclude that between ages 3 and 15, the brain's overall size remains relatively stable with only small increases in volume, rather than doubling or shrinking significantly.
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