Physical Changes in the Associative Areas of the Cortex During

question 48

Multiple Choice

Physical changes in the associative areas of the cortex during late childhood and early adolescence are thought to contribute to

• A)increased processing speed.
• B)crystallized intelligence.
• C)selective attention.
• D)the competence-performance gap.

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Definitions:

Electrocardiography

The process of recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on the skin.

Electromyography

A procedure in which needle electrodes are inserted into some of the skeletal muscles and a monitor records the nerve impulses and measures conduction time; used to detect neuromuscular disorders or nerve damage.

Electrotherapy

A medical treatment using electric currents to stimulate nerves and muscles, promoting healing and reducing pain.

Electropathology

A branch of medicine that deals with the effects and treatment of abnormal electrical activity in the body.