Why Are Adolescents More Likely Than Adults to Make Risky

question 161

Multiple Choice

Why are adolescents more likely than adults to make risky decisions?​

• A)They consistently underestimate the dangers of a risky decision.
• B)​They have difficulty weighing the pros and cons of a possible choice.
• C)​Their corpus callosum is not yet mature.
• D)​They often decide impulsively under peer pressure.

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