The process by which neurons increase in number is called neuronal
a. proliferation. c. differentiation.
b. migration. d. myelinization.
Question 2In 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 3A(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 4A 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 5Neuron 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 6The 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.