The Impulsive, Irrational Behavior Characteristic of Adolescents May Be Due

question 131

Multiple Choice

The impulsive, irrational behavior characteristic of adolescents may be due to

• A) an underdeveloped prefrontal cortex.
• B) a steady decrease in white matter.
• C) underproduction of association areas.
• D) synaptic pruning.

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