FMRI Evidence Reveals That Adolescents __________ Than Adults Do

question 84

Multiple Choice

fMRI evidence reveals that adolescents __________ than adults do.

• A) recruit the prefrontal cortex's network of connections with other brain areas less effectively
• B) react less strongly to stressful events and experience pleasurable stimuli more intensely
• C) manage their feelings and impulses more effectively and delay gratification more efficiently
• D) engage in risky, sensation-seeking activities less often and manage their emotions more effectively

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Definitions:

Custodial Parent

A parent who has been given physical and/or legal custody of a child by a court of law.

Single-Parent Households

Family units headed by one adult, navigating the complexities of raising children alone.

Advantages

Benefits or favorable factors that contribute to success or the achievement of an objective.

Disadvantages

The drawbacks or negative aspects of a situation, condition, or decision.