Which of the Following Is NOT a Brain Change That

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a brain change that occurs during adolescence?

• A)increased production of astrocytes
• B)decreased production of myelin
• C)decreased cortical thickness
• D)active changes in connectivity

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process by which a stimulus increases the probability of a response through its presentation (positive reinforcement) or removal (negative reinforcement).

Prelinguistic Vocalization

Early sounds made by infants before they acquire language, including cooing and babbling, important for speech development.

Brain Structures

The various parts of the brain, each responsible for different functions, including thought, emotion, sensation, and movement.

Language Development

The process by which children learn to communicate through spoken words, gestures, or written symbols, typically progressing from babbling to forming sentences.