Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Adolescent

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the adolescent brain?

• A)Because of the quick development of the prefrontal cortex,they display stronger cognitive skills to control their impulses.
• B)They display fewer emotions due to the slow growth of the amygdala.
• C)The prefrontal cortex continues to mature into early adulthood.
• D)The developmental disjunction in the brain accounts for reduced risk-taking behavior of adolescents.

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