Ten-year-old Cora has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Cora's __________ than her unaffected agemates.
A) brain is probably larger in overall volume
B) executive function is probably more advanced
C) brain is probably growing more slowly
D) cerebral cortex is probably thicker

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Studies have shown that children with ADHD may have slower rates of cortical thinning and brain growth compared to their unaffected peers. This suggests that their brains may be maturing at a different pace, rather than being larger or more advanced in a specific area.

Ten-Year-Old Cora Has Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)