Brain development quiz

What affects the physical architecture of the developing brain in the early years of life?

• Physical exercise

• Nutrition

• Genetics only

• Lived experiences

How do positive interactions between young children and their caregivers influence brain development?

• They have no effect

• They build the brain's architecture

• They decrease intelligence

• They increase stress

What do brain experts call 'serve and return' interactions?

• Forms of communication between a caregiver and a child

• A teaching method

• A tennis technique

• An educational video game

What type of stress is beneficial for development?

• Stress caused by isolation

• Stress due to meeting new people

• Stress due to excess sleep

• Toxic stress

What can be the consequences of toxic stress on a child's brain development?

• Increased creativity

• Damage to the brain's basic structures

• Accelerated development

• Improved memory

Which skill is compared to air traffic control in a child's mental space?

• Long-term memory

• Executive function and self-regulation

• The ability to learn languages

• Motor coordination

Why is it important to develop a strong 'brain architecture' from the start?

• To improve sports skills

• To support future development and mental health

• To increase artificial intelligence

• To reduce education costs

What role does the community play in the development of young people's brains?

• No role

• A financial role only

• A minor role

• A critical role by providing nourishing experiences

What is necessary to develop effective regulation of 'mental air traffic'?

• Learning to fly

• A diet rich in proteins

• Nourishing experiences and support

• Limited social interactions