Cognitive Development Worksheet
Explore the fascinating process of cognitive development, focusing on brain structures, cognitive processes, and factors influencing learning and memory.
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Cognitive Development: The Developing Mind
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences where appropriate.
1. Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for higher-level cognitive functions like decision-making and problem-solving?
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Frontal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
2. What is the process by which the brain eliminates unused synaptic connections, leading to more efficient neural pathways?
Neurogenesis
Synaptic Pruning
Myelination
Plasticity
3. The ability of the brain to change and adapt in response to experience is called .
4. The protective fatty layer that insulates axons and speeds up neural impulses is known as .
5. Briefly explain the concept of 'critical periods' in cognitive development.
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
6. Working Memory
a. The ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others.
7. Selective Attention
b. The temporary storage and manipulation of information.
8. Long-Term Memory
c. The relatively permanent storage of information.