Which of the Following Accurately Describes Development of the Prefrontal

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes development of the prefrontal cortex in adolescence?

• A) the prefrontal cortex does not begin to mature until late adolescence
• B) the prefrontal cortex steadily matures throughout adolescence
• C) the prefrontal cortex fully matures during puberty
• D) the prefrontal cortex develops in dramatic stages

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Definitions:

Developmental Milestones

Specific functional and physical abilities that most children achieve by a certain age, used to assess development progress.

Norms

Shared expectations or rules within a society or group that guide behavior and beliefs, often unspoken and learned through social interaction.

Markers

Indicators or signals that can denote specific conditions, boundaries, or stages in various contexts.

Boundaries

Limits that people set to protect their physical, emotional, and mental well-being by clearly defining what is acceptable behavior from others.