Several Neurological Advances Occur During Middle Childhood, Including Selective Attention

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Essay

Several neurological advances occur during middle childhood, including selective attention and faster reaction time. First, describe selective attention and provide an example to illustrate this neurological advance. Second, describe faster reaction time and provide an example to illustrate this neurological advance.

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