One shift in activation that occurs as children develop is from diffuse,larger areas to more focal,smaller areas.This shift is characterized by synaptic ________,in which areas of the brain not being used lose synaptic connections and those being used show an increase in connections.
A)spurt
B)shift
C)lapse
D)pruning

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This shift in activation is due to synaptic pruning, where areas of the brain not being used lose synaptic connections and those being used show an increase in connections.

One Shift in Activation That Occurs as Children Develop Is