During Adolescence and Adulthood, Cognitive Functions Such as Memory and Judgment

question 22

Multiple Choice

During adolescence and adulthood, cognitive functions such as memory and judgment generally become more complex. According to the text, the neurological event most closely associated with such changes is:

• A) an increase in the number of neurons in the brain
• B) an increase in the overall size of the neurons in the cortex of the brain
• C) a decrease in the amount of myelin present in the brain
• D) a decline in gray matter that occurs after childhood

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Definitions:

Ability Traits

Innate capabilities or talents that individuals possess, which differ from one person to another, such as intellectual, musical, or athletic abilities.

Source Trait

Fundamental personality components identified through factor analysis that underlie and determine surface behavior.

Surface Trait

Observable qualities or characteristics of an individual's personality, which are a visible manifestation of deeper personality traits.

Style of Life

A concept introduced by Alfred Adler, referring to an individual's unique way of achieving superiority and coping with feelings of inferiority, shaped by early childhood experiences.