Researchers Believe That Brain Functioning May Improve in Middle Childhood

question 31

Multiple Choice

Researchers believe that brain functioning may improve in middle childhood partly because of

• A) rapid brain growth.
• B) an overabundance of gray matter.
• C) the influence of hormones.
• D) the decrease in white matter.

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Motivation

The internal drive or factors that prompt individuals to take action towards achieving a goal, influenced by a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors.

Competencies

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Aptitudes

Natural abilities or talents that make it easier for individuals to learn certain skills or perform certain tasks.

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Skills and knowledge acquired through teaching or experience, as opposed to those that are innate.