Between the ages of three and six, a tremendous wave of growth occurs in connections among neurons in the _____ areas of the brain.This corresponds to the time when children make rapid progress in their ability to think symbolically.
A)frontal
B)parietal
C)temporal
D)occipital

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The frontal areas of the brain are responsible for executive functions such as problem-solving, decision-making, and planning, and are crucial for symbolic thinking. During the ages of three to six, there is a rapid growth in neural connections in the frontal areas of the brain, which corresponds to the development of symbolic thinking in children.

Between the Ages of Three and Six, a Tremendous Wave