Jake is a senior in high-school and is planning his college career.He has picked a major,selected several universities to apply to,and has a list of scholarships he would like to apply for as well.He would also like to live on campus his freshman year.His ability to make these long-term plans is in part the responsibility of
A) pubertal development.
B) selective pruning of neurons.
C) limbic system development.
D) frontal lobe development and myelination.

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The ability to make long-term plans, consider consequences, and make decisions about the future are all functions of the frontal lobes, which are responsible for executive function. Myelination, or the process of strengthening neural connections, also plays a role in the maturation of these skills. Pubertal development (A) and limbic system development (C) may affect emotions and social behavior, but not necessarily long-term planning skills. Selective pruning of neurons (B) is a natural process that occurs during adolescence, but it is not directly related to the ability to make long-term plans.

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