Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Reason for Adolescent

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely reason for adolescent impulsivity and risky behaviour(s) ?

• A)ADD/ADHD
• B)developing myelination of nerve cells, which makes the transmission of neural messages more efficient
• C)the adolescent prefrontal cortex is biologically immature
• D)alterations of dopamine sensitivity

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Piaget's

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