The neocortex is the part of the brain responsible for higher level functioning—such as sensory perception, spatial reasoning, conscious thought, and—in humans—language. Which of the following is the most valid conclusion about the influence of social connection on the neocortex?
a. The complexity of social relationships has contributed to language development but has limited impact on individuals beyond the use of language.
b. The complexity of social relationships has had significant influence on personality development, but has only had limited influence on the neocortex.
c. The complexity of social relationships contributed to a rapid increase in neural connectivity in the neocortex.
d. The complexity of social relationships has influenced social development among people, but these relationships have had limited influence on the neocortex.
c
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