Development of the prefrontal cortex leads to all of the following except:
A) planning.
B) attention.
C) emotion regulation.
D) goal-directed behavior.

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The prefrontal cortex is primarily involved in higher cognitive functions such as planning, attention, and goal-directed behavior. Emotion regulation is more closely associated with the limbic system, although the prefrontal cortex does play a role in modulating emotions.

Development of the Prefrontal Cortex Leads to All of the Following