1.Name 2 changes in the brain that are related to changes in cognitive function.

a. EEG Coherence - different parts of the brain are better coordinated, coordinated actions among various processes in the brain.

b. Increaes mylenation - increases speed of neural conduction.

c. Increase in alpha waves and decrease in theta waves during waking hours (more like adult pattern of brain waves.)

d. Increase in electrical activity.

e. Increase in number of synapses, creating more connections among neurons.

f. Increase in the output of the neurotransmitters that pass messages from one neuron to the next.

2. Give 3 reasons why older children are better at recalling a list of words than younger children. (not brain-based reasons)

a. Can say the words faster - thus can process more in the same time period/ or rehearse more.

b. Greater world knowledge - thus can make more connections, have better knowledge organization

c. More strategies, more efficient & appropriate in using strategies

d. Better metamemory

e. Better executive processes - planning, attention

f. Better control of inhibition - fully process problem before responding, not as impulsive