Brain development in middle childhood
A)begins at the medulla and moves upward.
B)begins at the temporal lobes and moves forward and backward.
C)begins at the occipital lobe and moves in a circuit.
D)begins at the prefontal cortex and moves in a circuit.

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Brain development in middle childhood begins at the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for executive functions such as decision making, planning, and problem solving, and moves in a circuit to other areas of the brain involved in cognitive, emotional, and social development. This process continues throughout childhood and into adolescence.

Brain Development in Middle Childhood