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Compute how much each of the following is worth in terms of today's dollars using 197 as the price index for today.
a. In 1936, the CPI was 17.7 and the price of a movie ticket was $0.25
b. In 1942, the CPI was 13.1 and a cook earned $15.00 a week
c. In 1953, the CPI was 17.4 and a litre of gas cost $0.06


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Prefrontal Cortex

The frontal part of the brain's cerebral cortex, critical for decision making, social behavior, personality expression, and moderating complex cognitive behavior.

Grey Matter

A major component of the central nervous system, consisting mostly of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, associated with processing and cognition.

White Matter

The part of the brain and spinal cord composed of myelinated nerve fibers that is responsible for transmitting information between brain regions and between the brain and the spinal cord.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire and evolve their thinking abilities, including perceiving, remembering, understanding, and reasoning.

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