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The gap at the connection between neurons, through which neurons chemically communicate with one another, is called

A) synapse.
B) dendrite.
C) neuron.
D) myelin.

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Question 132

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In Piaget's sensorimotor period, the first substage is called

A) first habits and primary circular reactions.
B) schemes.
C) assimilation.
D) simple reflexes.

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Question 133

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Which of the following is a type of speech directed toward infants, characterized by short, simple sentences?

Piaget's Substage 4 (Coordination of secondary circular reactions) is defined by the infant's ability to

Ten-month-old Russell's propensity to tug at the Velcro straps on his hat, remove his hat, and get the other children at the day care centre to repeat the same actions themselves is an example of a(n)

At what age can a child hold crayon adaptively?

By what age are children purposefully using smiling to communicate positive emotions?

Thomas is 6 months of age.It is likely that he is able to

The dysfunction of ______________ may be related to the development of disorders involving theory of the mind as well as autism.

Researchers know the causes and the reliable preventive measures for SIDS.

Communication with other neurons is done by means of _________ that travel across the small gaps called ________.

When a child demonstrates the kind of attachment where the mother is used as a "home base" and the child is at ease when she is present, but the child gets upset when she leaves, and then the child goes to the mother as soon as she returns, this is called

Infants are unable to demonstrate the capacity for socialization.

When applying the Ainsworth Strange Situation, which child is most likely to demonstrate the appearance of being less securely attached to his/her mother?

The term "gender" means the same thing as "sex."

Baby Jimmy's parent places a brand new rattle in his crib.Instantly, Jimmy picks up the rattle, tries to mouth the rattle, and notices that when it shakes, it makes noise.Jimmy immediately tries shaking the rattle different ways to see how the sound changes, and he seems to enjoy this activity.Piaget would say that this is an example of

What is the term for the process by which information is initially recorded, stored, and retrieved?

What is the term for the caution and wariness that is displayed by infants when encountering an unfamiliar person?

What term refers to the basic sounds of language that can be combined to produce words and sentences?

What is the term that refers to a style of language use in which language is used primarily to convey feelings and needs related to oneself and others?