Attention skills of adolescents are advanced relative to those of children.This advantage appears to be due,in part,to _____ commonly found in adolescents.

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Myelination of brain cells refers to the insulation of neurons by a fatty substance called myelin, which allows for faster and more efficient transmission of signals between brain cells. This process continues throughout development, but is particularly active during adolescence, resulting in improved cognitive abilities, including attention skills.

Attention Skills of Adolescents Are Advanced Relative to Those of Children.This