Which approach to the study of development views one's early experiences as a more critical period than later (e.g., adult) experiences?

A reporter is assigned the task of investigating the value of BMI. Her editor wants to know, "Why was the shift to BMI made?" After some phone calls to specialists, she has the answer. What is she most likely to say?

a) BMI is a simple shorthand for the amount of fat in the body. b) This simple system compares everyone to an ideal weight of 150 pounds. c) BMI is a single number that represents your height and weight without regard for gender. d) The BMI is easy for patients to interpret because all they have to remember is to keep the number in single digits for enhanced health and well-being.

During early childhood, what four parts of the brain show increased myelination?

a. corpus callosum, cerebellum, reticular formation, hippocampus b. cerebellum, reticular formation, hippocampus, pituitary gland c. corpus callosum, cerebral cortex, reticular formation, hippocampus d. amygdala, corpus callosum, cerebellum, hippocampus