Immature Behavior During Adolescence Might Be Physiologically Predictable Because

question 115

Multiple Choice

Immature behavior during adolescence might be physiologically predictable because:

• A)Circuit pruning is not complete until that time,thus there are competing impulses
• B)Many neurotransmitters are not produced until after hormonal changes that occur during adolescence
• C)Myelination is not complete until that time,especially in the prefrontal cortex
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The large mass of the forebrain, which consists of two hemispheres.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, influencing mood, arousal, and blood pressure.

Brain Stem

The central trunk of the mammalian brain, responsible for regulating basic life functions like heartbeat and breathing.

All-or-none Principle

A principle that states that neurons fire at their maximum intensity or not at all, depending on whether the stimulus reaches a certain threshold.