Question

In regard to brain development, the emotional control center, called the _______, matures faster than the _______ where planning, impulse control and emotion regulation takes place.

*limbic system; temporal lobe

*brain stem; prefrontal cortex

*limbic system; prefrontal cortex

*brain stem; temporal lobe

Answer 1

In regard to brain development, the emotional control center, called the limbic system, matures faster than the prefrontal cortex where planning, impulse control and emotion regulation takes place.

Limbic system is responsible for emotions, motivation, behaviours and even long terms memory which develops faster as they are related to the lower order characteristics. Prefrontal cortex on the other hands develops as one grows as it is considered to control the higher order characteristics such as, decision making, cognitive ability, personality etc.

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