Additional Myelination of the Prefrontal Cortex and Parietal Lobe During

question 60

Multiple Choice

Additional myelination of the prefrontal cortex and parietal lobe during adolescence is thought to underlie increases in ______, the capacity to control and coordinate our thoughts and behavior.

• A) executive operation
• B) cognitive control
• C) expressive language
• D) executive function

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Artists

Individuals who create art, such as paintings, sculptures, music, or writing, often using creativity and skill.

Old-Old

Older adults (generally, those over age 75) who suffer from physical, mental, or social deficits.

Learning

The process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, attitudes, and preferences.

Wisdom

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.