D662 Test- Questions and Answers|2025
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neuroscience
the study of the brain and nervous system
cognition
all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating
Neurons
a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
Neurodevelopment
plays a crucial role in acquiring new knowledge, honing cognitive skills, and adapting to the
challenges of formal education
retrieval practice
enhances long-term retention by actively recalling information from memory
Interleaving
a retrieval practice strategy that involves mixing the study of different topics.
executive function
the set of mental skills that help individuals plan, focus their attention, and remember
instructions successfully
Hippocampus
A neural center located in the limbic system that helps process explicit memories for storage.
distributed practice
spacing the study of material to be remembered by including breaks between study periods
, Neuroplasticity
the brain's ability to change, especially during childhood, by reorganizing after damage or by
building new pathways based on experience
information processing theory
fundamental concepts for understanding brain function, such as sensory input, working
memory, and long-term memory
embodied mind perspective
connection between the body, mind, and environment
Humanism
nurturing students' overall well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging
sensorimotor stage
in Piaget's theory, infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses and actions, developing an
understanding of object permanence and laying cognitive foundations
Trust vs. Mistrust
Erikson's first stage during the first year of life, infants learn to rely on caregivers for their basic
needs, fostering trust while inconsistency in meeting these needs can lead to mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Erikson's stage in which a toddler learns to exercise will and to do things independently; failure
to do so causes shame and doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
Erikson's third stage children between ages 3 and 6 display increased assertiveness by taking
the lead in play and engaging in social interactions more actively
preoperational stage
Update|100% Correct
neuroscience
the study of the brain and nervous system
cognition
all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating
Neurons
a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
Neurodevelopment
plays a crucial role in acquiring new knowledge, honing cognitive skills, and adapting to the
challenges of formal education
retrieval practice
enhances long-term retention by actively recalling information from memory
Interleaving
a retrieval practice strategy that involves mixing the study of different topics.
executive function
the set of mental skills that help individuals plan, focus their attention, and remember
instructions successfully
Hippocampus
A neural center located in the limbic system that helps process explicit memories for storage.
distributed practice
spacing the study of material to be remembered by including breaks between study periods
, Neuroplasticity
the brain's ability to change, especially during childhood, by reorganizing after damage or by
building new pathways based on experience
information processing theory
fundamental concepts for understanding brain function, such as sensory input, working
memory, and long-term memory
embodied mind perspective
connection between the body, mind, and environment
Humanism
nurturing students' overall well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging
sensorimotor stage
in Piaget's theory, infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses and actions, developing an
understanding of object permanence and laying cognitive foundations
Trust vs. Mistrust
Erikson's first stage during the first year of life, infants learn to rely on caregivers for their basic
needs, fostering trust while inconsistency in meeting these needs can lead to mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Erikson's stage in which a toddler learns to exercise will and to do things independently; failure
to do so causes shame and doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
Erikson's third stage children between ages 3 and 6 display increased assertiveness by taking
the lead in play and engaging in social interactions more actively
preoperational stage
