As More Is Understood About Brain Development After Adolescence, It

question 27

Multiple Choice

As more is understood about brain development after adolescence, it seems that the characteristics of postformal thought are evident as the brain and, in particular, as the _____, matures.

• A) prefrontal cortex
• B) cerebellum
• C) corpus callosum
• D) thalamus

---

Definitions:

Economists

Professionals who study the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, often analyzing economic issues and trends.

Opportunity Cost

The price paid by not choosing the second-best option when a decision is made or one choice is selected over another.

Production Possibilities Frontier

A picture that demonstrates all potential maximum outputs for two different goods, grounded on inputs including resources and more.

Descriptive Statement

A statement that describes how the world is, based on observable facts without inferring causation or prescribing actions.