Leading Researcher Charles Nelson Proposed the View That, Although Adolescents

question 104

Multiple Choice

Leading researcher Charles Nelson proposed the view that, although adolescents are capable of very strong emotions, their prefrontal cortex has not adequately developed to the point at which they can control these passions. His view reflects the rapidly emerging field of _____, which involves connections between development, the brain, and socioemotional processes.

• A) socioemotional neuroscience
• B) biosocial neuroscience
• C) psychosocial neuroscience
• D) developmental social neuroscience

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