Human Growth and Development

6.​ A neuron can receive signals through its: A.​ Soma B.​ Axon C.​ Terminal buttons D.​ Nucleus E.​ Dendrites 7.​ In boys, puberty is primarily driven by which of the following?

A.​ Testosterone B.​ Luteinizing Hormone C.​ Follicle-Stimulating Hormone D.​ Estrogen E.​ Progesterone

8.​ The light outside Sophie's bedroom window shines directly into her crib, but she learns to sleep with the light on. One week, the light goes out, and she sleeps in darkness. After the light is repaired and shines into her crib again, Sophie struggles to sleep. This is an example of:

A.​ Dishabituation B.​ Habituation C.​ Development D.​ Learning E.​ Rapid eye movement (REM) stage

9.​ The ability to interpret and understand stimuli comes with time and experience. As they grow older, infants are able to link information received through multiple sensory experiences. This process is called:

A.​ Cross-modal perception. B.​ Intramodal perception. C.​ Intermodal perception.

D.​ Linear perception. E.​ Depth perception. 10.​When you compare sensory deprivation in children’s development to a tree without sufficient sunlight, a tiny and yellowish leaf caused by inadequate light symbolizes ______ in a child.

A.​ Normal development. B.​ Losing one or more sensory organs. C.​ Later life issues such as depression. D.​ Having an excellent I.Q. E.​ Normal level of attachment.

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