What Is Occurring in Adolescents' Brains When They Are Misinterpreting

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is occurring in adolescents' brains when they are misinterpreting facial expressions?

• A) They do not perceive emotion correctly because the myelination is interfering with brain functioning.
• B) Their limbic system is active, but the prefrontal cortex is inactive.
• C) They are having difficulty perceiving differences in facial expression due to difficulties in the areas of the brain tied to attention.
• D) Their occipital lobes are not correctly communicating with the prefrontal cortex.

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