Continued Synaptic Growth in the Brain During Adolescence Can Be

question 11

Multiple Choice

Continued synaptic growth in the brain during adolescence can be associated with all of the following EXCEPT _____.

• A) enhanced moral development
• B) higher levels of social competence
• C) increased cognitive rigidity
• D) enhanced creativity

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Definitions:

Positive Outcomes

Favorable results or effects of an action, decision, or situation, contributing to well-being, success, or desired aims.

B. F. Skinner

An American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the theory of operant conditioning, focusing on the effects of consequences on behavior.

Behaviourists

Psychologists who focus on objectively observable behaviors and discount mental processes as valid units of psychological study.

Environmental Factors

Elements external to an individual, such as social, cultural, economic, and physical conditions, that influence one's development, behavior, and well-being.