For most children,
A) activity in the left hemisphere increases slowly throughout early and middle childhood.
B) activity in the left hemisphere peaks between 1 and 3 years and decreases slowly.
C) the left hemisphere is especially active between 3 and 6 years and then levels off.
D) activity in the right hemisphere increases dramatically between ages 2 and 6.

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Studies have shown that there is gradual increase in activity in the left hemisphere throughout early and middle childhood, with a peak between 3 and 6 years of age, and then leveling off. Therefore, option C seems to be the best choice. Option A is incorrect as it states that activity increases slowly, which is not supported by research. Option B is also incorrect as it states that activity peaks between 1 and 3 years, which is too early. Option D is incorrect as it states that the right hemisphere activity increases dramatically, which is not supported by research.

For Most Children