Dr Jones Is Studying Brain Changes During Adolescence

question 168

Multiple Choice

Dr. Jones is studying brain changes during adolescence. In looking at MRIs of people age 12 and people age 18, he should expect that the 12-year-olds will have ______ gray matter and _______ white matter in their brains, compared to the 18-year-olds.

• A) more; more
• B) less; less
• C) more; less
• D) less; more

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Definitions:

Priorities

Items or activities that are regarded as more important than others and therefore necessitate attention or action first.

Participatory Planning

Includes the people who will be affected by plans and/or whose help is needed to implement them.

Increase Commitment

The process of enhancing dedication and loyalty towards a task, organization, or relationship, aiming for improved engagement and outcomes.

Scarce Resources

Natural or human-made assets that are limited in availability, often leading to competition for their use or allocation.