As the Brain Matures, the Neural Connections Between the _____

question 26

Multiple Choice

As the brain matures, the neural connections between the _____ and the _____ begin to disappear allowing the individual to reduce the influence of peers. Choices:

• A) prefrontal cortex, limbic system
• B) parietal lobe, adrenal glands
• C) cerebellum, limbic system
• D) cerebral cortex, endocrine system

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Definitions:

Major Life Events

Significant occurrences in a person's life that require adjustment or adaptation, such as moving, marriage, or experiencing loss.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to demands or threats, real or perceived, that exceed an individual's resources or coping strategies.

Social Readjustment Rating Scale

A scale that measures the amount of stress in a person's life over a certain period of time due to major life changes.

Total Events

The aggregate number of occurrences within a specified period of time or in a given scenario.