Human Growth and Development CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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How does the adolescent brain change during puberty?

  1. there are no changes to the brain

  2. the brain experiences increased neurogenesis

  3. the brain experiences decreased neurogenesis

  4. the brain experience increased synaptic pruning

The correct answer is: the brain experience increased synaptic pruning

During puberty, the adolescent brain experiences significant changes as it matures into adulthood. One such change is increased synaptic pruning, which is the process of eliminating unnecessary synapses to make neural connections more efficient. This option is the most accurate because the brain does not remain unchanged during puberty - that is a myth. Option A, stating that there are no changes to the brain, is incorrect because the brain goes through significant developmental changes during this time. Option B, while partially correct, is not the best answer because there is also a decrease in neurogenesis (the production of new neurons) during puberty. Therefore, option C is incorrect. Option D is the most accurate because the increase in synaptic pruning plays a crucial role in shaping the adolescent brain.

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