Which of the following statements about cognitive development in early adulthood is true?
A) Pruning of synapses, along with growth and myelination of stimulated neural fibers, progresses at a faster pace in early adulthood than in adolescence.
B) Slowing of the cognitive system first becomes evident around age 25.
C) For young adults who do not attend college, cognitive growth is unlikely.
D) The cognitive changes of early adulthood are supported by further development of the cerebral cortex, especially the prefrontal cortex.
D
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