Completion of myelination in the CNS is one possible reason that
A) does not have observable behavioral effects, as the process is completed before birth in humans.
B) might account for the ability of children to learn to read and write.
C) coincides with the onset of puberty and children's ability to think in abstract terms.
D) might account for superior decision making in adults compared to teens.

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Myelination is a process where nerve fibers are coated with a fatty substance called myelin, which helps to increase the speed and accuracy of nerve transmissions. Completion of myelination in the CNS (central nervous system) is thought to contribute to superior decision making in adults compared to teenagers, as it enables better neural communication and more efficient processing of information. Option A is incorrect since myelination is not completed before birth in humans. Option B and C refer to specific cognitive abilities that are not necessarily related to myelination.

Completion of Myelination in the CNS Is One Possible Reason