Researchers Have Found That 6-Year-Olds Give More Sustained Attention to Their

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Multiple Choice

Researchers have found that 6-year-olds give more sustained attention to their toys or activities than do younger children.What has this developmental change in attention span been attributed to?

• A)myelinization of the occipital lobe
• B)improved cross-modal transfer
• C)myelinization of the reticular formation
• D)decreased speed of habituation

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