PRACTICE IT gradual reduction in the number of synapses, beginning in infancy and continuing until early adolescence synaptic pruning differentiation integration binocular disparity kinetic cues

Sure, let's practice matching each definition to the correct term. ### **Terms:** A. **Synaptic Pruning** B. **Differentiation** C. **Integration** D. **Binocular Disparity** E. **Kinetic Cues** ### **Definitions:** 1. **Gradual reduction in the number of synapses, beginning in infancy and continuing until early adolescence.** 2. **The process by which cells become specialized into different types.** 3. **The combination of different sensory inputs into a coherent perception.** 4. **The difference in images between the two eyes, which helps in depth perception.** 5. **Visual information that indicates motion, aiding in the perception of movement.** ### **Match the Definitions to the Terms:** | Definition | Term | |------------|------| | 1. Gradual reduction in the number of synapses, beginning in infancy and continuing until early adolescence. | A. Synaptic Pruning | | 2. The process by which cells become specialized into different types. | B. Differentiation | | 3. The combination of different sensory inputs into a coherent perception. | C. Integration | | 4. The difference in images between the two eyes, which helps in depth perception. | D. Binocular Disparity | | 5. Visual information that indicates motion, aiding in the perception of movement. | E. Kinetic Cues | ### **Answers:** 1. **A. Synaptic Pruning** 2. **B. Differentiation** 3. **C. Integration** 4. **D. Binocular Disparity** 5. **E. Kinetic Cues** --- ### **Additional Information:** - **Synaptic Pruning:** This is a crucial process in brain development where excess synapses are eliminated to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions. It helps fine-tune neural circuits based on experiences and learning. - **Differentiation:** Refers to the process during development where unspecialized cells become specialized in structure and function. This is essential for the formation of various tissues and organs. - **Integration:** In the context of neuroscience and psychology, it involves combining information from different sensory modalities or cognitive processes to form a unified perception or response. - **Binocular Disparity:** This is a key factor in stereopsis, the perception of depth and 3-dimensional structure obtained on the basis of visual information from both eyes. - **Kinetic Cues:** These are visual indicators of motion that help in understanding movement and spatial relationships within the environment. Feel free to let me know if you'd like to dive deeper into any of these topics or need further practice!