With Respect to Gray Matter in the Brain, the Period

question 30

Multiple Choice

With respect to gray matter in the brain, the period of adolescence is best characterized by the word(s) :

• A) growth in number of cells
• B) pruning
• C) enlargement of cells
• D) increase in complexity of cell connections

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Definitions:

Prosocial Behavior

Actions intended to benefit others, including helping, sharing, and providing support, motivated by empathy, moral principles, or social norms.

Natural Selection

A fundamental process in evolution where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to the propagation of advantageous traits over generations.

Genetic Relation

The biological connection between individuals through shared genes, determining familial links and hereditary traits.

Prosocial Behavior

Actions intended to benefit others or society as a whole, such as helping, sharing, and cooperating.