Kara’s mother promises her that if she behaves well at the grocery store, Kara can have her favorite ice cream for dessert. At the store, Kara consciously controls her behavior so she can reach the goal of ice cream for dessert. Kara’s strategy demonstrates:

a. synaptogenesis.
b. fundamental movement skills.
c. executive functions.
d. the developmental cascade.


Answer: c. Executive functions

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