The Improved Judgment and Impulse Control That Occur as Adolescents

question 26

Multiple Choice

The improved judgment and impulse control that occur as adolescents grow older is made possible by the maturation of the

• A) thalamus.
• B) cerebellum.
• C) frontal lobes.
• D) limbic system.

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Definitions:

Capsule

A form of glycocalyx that consists of a gelatinous layer; found in blue-green algae and certain bacteria.

Moss

Bryophyte that is typically found in moist habitats.

Gametophyte

The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes.

Sporophyte

The diploid phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces spores through meiosis, alternating with the gametophyte phase.