The Immaturity of the Prefrontal Cortex Has Been Used to Explain

question 148

Multiple Choice

The immaturity of the prefrontal cortex has been used to explain

• A) why adolescents engage in risky behaviour like reckless driving, and unprotected sex.
• B) the five per cent increase in brain volume during middle childhood and adolescence.
• C) the acquisition of conservation skills by adolescents.
• D) the ability of early adolescents to engage in post-conventional moral thinking.

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Definitions:

Balance

The ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support, a key component of motor coordination.

Pelvic Girdle

The pelvic girdle is the bony structure located at the base of the spine that connects the torso and legs, providing support for the upper body.

Thoracic Vertebrae

The twelve vertebrae located in the mid-back region of the spine, forming part of the thoracic cage structure.

Foramina

Natural openings or holes in a bone through which nerves and blood vessels pass.