Jane is 5 years old. Her sister, Gretchen, is 12. They are watching a movie in the living room. Jane's attention to the movie wanes and she frequently leaves the couch and plays with her other toys. Gretchen, however, remains glued to the movie. This difference in attention is most likely due to increased myelinization of the______ with age.

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The reticular formation is involved in attention and arousal. Increased myelination with age improves its function, allowing older children like Gretchen to maintain focus better than younger children like Jane.

Jane Is 5 Years Old