Development

Question 1

Forebrain

Answer 1

the anterior part of the brain, including the hemispheres and the central brain structures.

Question 2

Midbrain

Answer 2

the middle section of the brain forming part of the central nervous system.

Question 3

Hindbrain

Answer 3

the lower part of the brain that includes the cerebellum, pons and medulla oblongata.

Question 4

Anterior

Answer 4

directed towards the front, when used in relation to our biology.

Question 5

Posterior

Answer 5

directed towards the back, when used in relation to our biology.

Question 6

Cerebellum

Answer 6

an area of the brain near to the brainstem that controls motor movements (muscle activity).

Question 7

Medulla oblongata

Answer 7

connects the upper brain to the spinal cord and controls automatic responses.

Question 8

Involuntary response

Answer 8

a response to a stimulus that occurs without someone making a conscious choice. They are automatic, such as refl exes.

Question 9

Neural connections

Answer 9

links formed by messages passing from one nerve cell (neuron) to another.

Question 10

Piaget’s four stages of development

Question 11

Sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years)

Question 12

Pre-operational stage (2 to 7 years)

Question 13

Concrete operational stage (7 to 12 years)

Question 14

Formal operational stage (12+ years)