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The brain works on a threshold level - when a part has been activated so many times it becomes exempt from elimination and is retained into adulthood.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Medical risk factors are the best predictors of developmental risk during the first year, while environmental risk factors are more useful predictors at older ages.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

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