In a study of the neurological bases of intelligence,the ____ is the part of the brain that was less active in children from poorer homes than in children from more well-off families.
A) basal ganglia
B) prefrontal cortex
C) putamen
D) insula

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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as decision-making, planning and working memory. Studies have shown that children from poorer homes have less activity in this region of the brain, which may contribute to differences in intelligence levels. The basal ganglia, putamen, and insula are not typically associated with intelligence research.

In a Study of the Neurological Bases of Intelligence,the ____