How Does the Brain Change During Adolescence

question 155

Multiple Choice

How does the brain change during adolescence?

• A) it becomes smaller
• B) it becomes larger
• C) white matter increases
• D) the prefrontal cortex becomes larger

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Definitions:

Meta-Cognitions

The ability to think about one's own thinking processes and be aware of and control them.

Communication Accommodation

The adjustment of one's communication style to match or diverge from the other person's style in an interaction to facilitate understanding or social approval.

Appropriation

involves the adoption of elements from one culture by another, often without permission or acknowledgment of the original source.

Self-Centering

The practice or tendency to focus on oneself and one's own needs, often at the expense of others.