At the Mall You Overhear Several 16-Year-Olds Talk About How

question 120

Multiple Choice

At the mall you overhear several 16-year-olds talk about how a friend is having a big party with alcohol when their parents are gone for the weekend.You marvel at their immaturity and wonder how anyone could be that "stupid." What part of the adolescent's brain is still not fully developed and would account for making decisions and planning?

• A) reticular formation
• B) prefrontal cortex
• C) cerebellum
• D) hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Consumer Behaviour

Delving into the processes by which individuals, groups, or businesses select, secure, utilize, and rid themselves of products, services, experiences, or ideas to cater to their needs, and assessing how these processes impact both the end users and the society at large.

Consumption Addiction

A behavioral condition where an individual becomes excessively preoccupied with purchasing and using goods or services.

Gambling

The act of wagering something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome, often involving risk in hope of gaining something of greater value.

Anticonsumption

The deliberate decision to reduce or reject the consumption of certain products or services based on personal values, environmental concerns, or ethical reasons.