A child that is not stimulated with a normal environment is likely to show ____.
A) no deficits in brain function as long as there is adequate stimulation in later years
B) fewer neural synapses compared to a stimulated child
C) less synaptic pruning than a stimulated child
D) rapid growth in neural pathways

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A child that is not stimulated with a normal environment is likely to show fewer neural synapses compared to a stimulated child. Lack of stimulation can lead to neuronal death and fewer synaptic connections. While there can be some catch-up growth in later years, the brain may never fully reach its potential without adequate early stimulation. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because deficits in brain function may still persist even with adequate stimulation in later years. Option C is incorrect because lack of stimulation can result in more synaptic pruning, not less. Option D is incorrect because lack of stimulation does not lead to rapid growth in neural pathways.

A Child That Is Not Stimulated with a Normal Environment