All of the Following Statements About Structural and Functional Change

question 9

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about structural and functional change involving the prefrontal cortex during adolescence are true except:

• A) patterns of activation within the prefrontal cortex generally become more focused
• B) individuals are more likely to use multiple parts of the brain simultaneously and coordinate activity between prefrontal regions and other areas of the brain
• C) the full structural maturation of the prefrontal cortex is not complete until the mid-20s
• D) All of the above are true

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