How Would Neuroscientists Explain the Early Adulthood Shifts in Behavior

question 138

Multiple Choice

How would neuroscientists explain the early adulthood shifts in behavior that are often seen in the early twenties?​

• A) ​There is a decrease in cortical activity in the diencephalon-the hypothalamus and thalamus-which in turn leads to a stabilizing of endocrine activities.
• B) ​There is a thickening of the corpus callosum, so information can travel more readily across the cerebral hemispheres.
• C) ​There is further development in the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in higher level thinking processes.
• D) ​There is increased myelination in the structures of the hindbrain-the pons, medulla, and cerebellum-which leads to greater control of impulsive behaviors.

---

Definitions:

Clayton Act Section 7

A provision of U.S. antitrust law that prohibits mergers and acquisitions that may substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly.

Lessening Competition

refers to actions or agreements that reduce the level of competition in a market, potentially leading to monopolies or oligopolies.

Horizontal Mergers

Mergers between companies that operate in the same industry or market level, often scrutinized for their potential to reduce competition.

Clayton Act

An antitrust law enacted in the United States to promote competition and prevent monopolies by prohibiting certain actions that could lead to anti-competitive practices.