The Prefrontal Cortex

question 38

Multiple Choice

The prefrontal cortex

• A) controls body movement.
• B) is responsible for thought.
• C) functions most effectively during the prenatal period.
• D) reaches an adult level of synaptic connections during the preschool years.

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, mindset, and emotional patterns.

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or other types of harm.

Alcohol Preference

An individual's tendency to choose alcoholic beverages over non-alcoholic ones, often used in studies of addiction and behavior.

Concordance Rates

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