Sociocultural theory:
a. illuminates the interplay between genetics and development.
b. teaches that people are social beings who are affected by the cultures in which they live.
c. explores the importance of the unconscious on child development.
d. explains how one's genes interact with one's environment.
Question 2Michael was born with cataracts in both eyes. What can you tell his parents about the possibility of recovery as it relates to sensitive periods in brain development?
A) Michael should not have corrective surgery until adulthood, as earlier surgery may permanently damage his eyes.
B) The longer cataract surgery is postponed beyond infancy, the less complete the recovery in visual skills.
C) Corrective surgery should be postponed until early childhood so that Michael can fully recover his visual skills.
D) There is only a slight chance that corrective surgery can repair Michaels severe impairment.
Question 3When animals reared from birth in physically and socially stimulating surroundings are compared with those reared in isolation, the brains of the stimulated animals __________.
A) are smaller
B) are lighter
C) show denser synaptic connections
D) show loss of more functions
Question 4__________ greatly influences the organization of the cerebral cortex.
A) Heredity
B) Body weight
C) A quiet environment
D) Early experience
Question 5Most newborns show greater activation in the right hemisphere while __________.
A) listening to speech sounds
B) displaying a positive state of arousal
C) tasting sweet sugar water
D) listening to nonspeech sounds
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