2. brain development supports overall child development in a. breaking off or pruning connections that are not meaningful to the individual. b. building isolated structures to remember skills and knowledge. c. creating and maintaining connections between different areas of the brain that specialize in different functions. d. responding to the stressors in a child's life. 3. children's ability to socialize and manage their emotions is important because a. it keeps them from acting out or exhibiting challenging behaviors. b. it them focus and engage in all of the opportunities to learn that you plan. c. they use these skills to interact with others, which them learn. d. it them sit still in your setting. 6. assessment includes a. formal standardized tests and developmental screening tools. b. various types of documented observations, documentation of child work, chec