The advances in higher-order brain functioning that happen from birth to age five correlate with
A) an increase in the number of brain neurons.
B) completion of PNS myelination.
C) an increase in total brain size and complexity.
D) completion of myelination of the frontal cortex.

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During early childhood, there is a significant increase in brain size and complexity, including synaptic growth and pruning, which supports higher-order brain functioning.

The Advances in Higher-Order Brain Functioning That Happen from Birth