Which Parts of the Brain Shrink the MOST in Later

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which parts of the brain shrink the MOST in later life?

• A) hippocampus and prefrontal cortex
• B) hippocampus and corpus callosum
• C) prefrontal cortex and thalamus
• D) prefrontal cortex and hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning that occurs during a critical period in early life, leading to long-term attachment and behavioral responses.

Cognitive Capacities

The range of mental abilities that encompass reasoning, memory, attention, and language and lead to consciousness and the ability to acquire knowledge.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed.

Cognitive Development

The study of how thinking, problem solving, and intelligence evolve as individuals grow from infancy through adulthood.