According to the textbook, which one of the following conclusions is most warranted from research on brain development?
A) To become truly skilled in such domains as art and music, children should begin systematic instruction in these domains before the age of five.
B) The ability to think abstractly depends on the development of many synaptic connections during the first five years of life.
C) Children probably won't acquire the basic skills essential to success in the adult world (e.g., reading, writing, math) unless they begin developing those skills in the early elementary grades at the latest.
D) Classroom experiences can significantly enhance people's cognitive development throughout the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school years.

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The textbook states that classroom experiences can significantly enhance people's cognitive development throughout the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school years. While research suggests that early experiences are important for brain development, it does not necessarily support option A or B. The importance of early acquisition of basic skills (such as reading, writing, and math) is also highlighted in the textbook, but option C is too extreme in suggesting that children won't acquire these skills if not developed early enough.

According to the Textbook, Which One of the Following Conclusions