The Adolescent Brain Undergoes a Major Pruning of Synapses

question 244

Multiple Choice

The adolescent brain undergoes a major pruning of synapses. These changes occur primarily in the ________, which is responsible for ________.

• A) prefrontal cortex; impulse control
• B) cerebral cortex; judgment
• C) amygdala; aggression
• D) hypothalamus; libido

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Definitions:

Primary Caregiver

Refers to the main person responsible for the care and upbringing of a child or the care of someone who is ill or disabled.

Attachment

A strong emotional bond that develops between individuals, crucial in child development for a sense of security and safety.

Sensorimotor Stage

The Sensorimotor Stage is the first of Piaget's stages of cognitive development, ranging from birth to about age 2, where infants learn about the world through their senses and actions.

Piaget's Theory

A developmental theory by Jean Piaget that explains how children construct a mental model of the world through stages including sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.