Additional myelination of the prefrontal cortex and parietal lobe during adolescence is thought to underlie increases in ______, the capacity to control and coordinate our thoughts and behavior.

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Executive function refers to the set of cognitive processes that are necessary for the cognitive control of behavior, including working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, which are supported by the prefrontal cortex and parietal lobe.

Additional Myelination of the Prefrontal Cortex and Parietal Lobe During