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Timeline of Neural Pruning
The process of neural pruning continues beyond early childhood, extending through adolescence and into adulthood in certain brain regions. This selective reduction of synapses occurs in various areas of the brain at different times, with the prefrontal cortex being one of the last to fully mature through this process.
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Mechanisms of Synapse Rearrangement
A 16-year-old demonstrates remarkable ability in learning complex new physical skills but often struggles with weighing future consequences and making well-thought-out plans. Which statement best applies the principles of neural development to explain this common adolescent behavioral pattern?