Teens use more of their brains but less efficiently than do adults.The way a teen's brain activates is called ___________.

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The activation pattern of a teen's brain is called functional connectivity, where different regions of the brain are activated simultaneously. This is in contrast to adults who typically use cortical connectivity, where different regions of the brain work together more efficiently and in a more coordinated manner. Option A (haphazard) does not accurately describe the way a teen's brain activates, and option B (myelination) refers to the development of the nervous system rather than the way the brain activates. Option D (cortical connectivity) is mentioned as a contrast to the way teens' brains activate. Therefore, C is the best choice.

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