Number of Best Friends Declines from About __________ in Early

question 89

Multiple Choice

Number of best friends declines from about __________ in early adolescence to __________ in adulthood.

• A) six to eight; four or five
• B) six to eight; two or three
• C) four to six; one or two
• D) three or four; one

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Definitions:

Richard Caton

A British physician who pioneered the study of electrical activity in the brain, leading to the development of electroencephalography.

Axonal Conductance

The process of transmitting electrical impulses along the axon of a neuron.

Nobel Prize

Prestigious awards given annually in several categories, including physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace, to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to humanity.