Multiple Choice
Which statement regarding increases in cognitive abilities is false?
A) Increases in cognitive abilities are due to growth in the size of the brain.
B) Pruning of the synapses leads to increases in cognitive abilities.
C) Changes in levels of neurotransmitters reduce sensitivity to reward, leading to an increase in sensation seeking.
D) Maturation of the prefrontal cortex allows for complex activities such as planning, decision making, goal setting, and metacognition.
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