At What Age Do Children Actually Have More Brain Synapses

question 85

Multiple Choice

At what age do children actually have more brain synapses than adults do?

• A)as newborns
• B)at age two years
• C)at age four years
• D)at age 16

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex that plays a key role in processing sensory information from various parts of the body, understanding spatial orientation, and navigation.

Matching Law

When an animal has free access to two different schedules of reinforcement; its response is proportional to the level of reinforcement available on each schedule.

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon where the rate of response varies in accordance with a change in the reinforcement provided in an alternate situation.