Neuroscience research shows that during encoding, the prefrontal cortex in older adults shows
A) no activity.
B) lower activity.
C) overactivity.
D) pathological functioning.

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During encoding, the prefrontal cortex in older adults often shows overactivity. This is thought to be a compensatory mechanism to support memory function, as the brain works harder to encode new information.

Neuroscience Research Shows That During Encoding, the Prefrontal Cortex in Older