Which statement about cognitive development in early adulthood is true?
A) Pruning of synapses progresses at a faster pace in early adulthood than in adolescence.
B) Growth and myelination of stimulated neural fibers progress at a faster pace than in adolescence.
C) The prefrontal cognitive-control network becomes imbalanced with the brain's emotional/social network.
D) The cognitive changes of early adulthood are supported by further development of the prefrontal cortex.

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The cognitive changes of early adulthood, including increased cognitive control and decision-making abilities, are supported by further development of the prefrontal cortex, which continues to mature throughout early adulthood. Pruning of synapses and myelination both occur at a slower pace during early adulthood compared to adolescence, and while there may be some imbalance between the prefrontal and emotional/social networks, this is not a defining characteristic of cognitive development in early adulthood.

Which Statement About Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood Is True