The process by which neurons increase in number is called neuronal

The process by which neurons increase in number is called neuronal
 
  a. proliferation. c. differentiation.
  b. migration. d. myelinization.

Question 2

In general, _________ facilitates the development of flexibility in children's conceptions of gender roles.
 
  a. paternal employment c. maternal employment
  b. teen employment d. sensitivity training

Question 3

A(n) ________ is a nerve cell within the central nervous system that is electrochemically designed to transmit messages between cells.
 
  a. glial cell c. electron
  b. myelin cell d. neuron

Question 4

A recent study showed that children's activity interests and leisure activities
 
  a. are more gender-stereotyped than are their beliefs about gender.
  b. are less gender-stereotyped than are their beliefs about gender.
  c. are not gender-stereotyped at all.
  d. are more gender-stereotyped if the mother is employed.

Question 5

Neuron production in humans begins near the end of the first month of prenatal development, shortly after the neural tube closes, and much of it, at least in the cerebral cortex, is completed by the _____________ of prenatal development.
 
  a. third month c. sixth month
  b. fifth month d. eighth month

Question 6

The only parental behavior that shows a significant impact on gender development is
 
  a. academic achievement expectations.
  b. reactions to crying.
  c. reactions to aggression.
  d. the encouragement of sex-typed activities.