Early brain development

The following statements are findings from research into early brain development.

Read each statement and identify whether it describes the role of nature or nurture in early brain development.

Tick () the correct box next to each statement.

Psychologists have developed many ways to study the brain. A psychologist called Penfield used a method called the Montreal procedure to study the cortex. The method involved gently stimulating parts of the cortex with electricity. Participants were asked to describe any sensations that they experienced.

Outline early brain development.

Discuss the appropriateness of Penfield’s method to investigate the brain before birth and during the early years of life.

Which of the following is a small structure at the base of the brain that coordinates movement and balance?

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Read the following information.

Explain the role of nature and nurture on the brain development of a baby before it is born.

Refer to Doctor Kumar’s and Doctor Andersson’s comments in your answer.

Research suggests that nature plays a role in early brain development.

Which of the following is a way that nature can affect brain development?

Shade one box only.

Which of the following best describes the function of the cortex?

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Sienna is planning her holiday. Which part of the brain plays a key role in this activity?

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Which of the following best describes the function of the brain stem? Shade one box.