The Prefrontal Cortex __________

question 130

Multiple Choice

The prefrontal cortex __________.

• A) is the cortical region that develops first
• B) is responsible for controlling body movement
• C) functions at an adult level of synaptic connections from birth
• D) undergoes especially rapid growth during the preschool and school years

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Definitions:

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions aimed at regulating individual and group behavior in an attempt to enforce conformity and compliance with the norms and rules of a society.

Control Theories

A set of theories in criminology that focuses on the various social and personal factors that inhibit individuals from engaging in deviant behavior.

Deviance

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms and expectations, leading to social disapproval or sanction.

Criminality

The state or quality of being criminal; the behaviors and actions that constitute crime or are in violation of the legal system.