What Neural Characteristic May Explain Why Young Children Have Difficulty

question 162

Multiple Choice

What neural characteristic may explain why young children have difficulty delaying gratification?

• A) Neurons in the prefrontal cortex are fully myelinated.
• B) Neurons in the prefrontal cortex are not fully myelinated.
• C) Neurons in the cerebellum are fully myelinated.
• D) Neurons in the cerebellum are not fully myelinated.

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