Which of the Following Is Associated with a Decline in Risk-Taking

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is associated with a decline in risk-taking behaviors in late adolescence and early adulthood?

• A) maturation of the cortex
• B) improvement in executive functioning
• C) both maturation of the cortex and improvement in executive functioning
• D) neither maturation of the cortex nor improvement in executive functioning

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