Which Would Be Expected of Brain Connectivity in Middle Childhood

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which would be expected of brain connectivity in middle childhood?

• A) Myelin sheaths thin
• B) Short-range connections increase
• C) Connections become more simplified
• D) Connections become more complex
• E) Connections become less efficient

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