As people learn a new perceptual-motor skill, the amount of cortex that is active _____ with practice.
A) increases steadily
B) decreases steadily
C) increases rapidly at first and then more slowly
D) increases slowly at first and then more rapidly

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When learning a new perceptual-motor skill, the brain initially requires more cortical resources, leading to a rapid increase in cortical activity. As the skill becomes more practiced and efficient, the rate of increase in cortical activity slows down.

As People Learn a New Perceptual-Motor Skill, the Amount of Cortex