When Jillian was two years old, her mother was discouraged that she would not sit through story hour. Now that she is in kindergarten, Jillian pays close attention to her teacher. What developmental process of the brain contributed to Jillian's change in behavior?

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Increased myelination contributes to the improvement in attention and cognitive functions as a child grows. Myelination helps speed up the transmission of neural signals, making it easier for children to process information and focus on tasks such as listening to a story.

When Jillian Was Two Years Old, Her Mother Was Discouraged