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ec501234

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Describe a situation from your adolescence in which, in retrospect, you can see how your limbic system was in control when it would have been wiser for your prefrontal cortex to take command.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Explain why an 18-year-old is likely to outperform the most athletic 13-year-olds in sports such as swimming, tennis, and skiing.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Leostella20

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Responses will vary and should clearly differentiate between the emotions of the
limbic system and the logic and rational thinking of the prefrontal cortex.

Answer to Question 2

The 18-year-old's superior performance is due to his or her faster reaction time,
increased heart and lung capacity, increased physical endurance, reduced likelihood
of asthma, and greater strength.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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