When he was younger, 6-year-old Mark had trouble hiding his disappointment when he failed to get exactly what he wanted, so he constantly threw temper tantrums. The fact that he can now control his emotions better is primarily due to an increase of gray matter in which brain lobes?
A) Frontal
B) Occipital
C) Parietal
D) Temporal

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The frontal lobe is responsible for higher cognitive functions including emotional regulation, decision making, and impulse control. As children grow, the development of the frontal lobe allows for better control of emotions and behaviors, explaining the improvement in Mark's ability to manage his disappointment.

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