The Suggestion That the _____ Cortex, Characterized as the "Executive

question 167

Short Answer

The suggestion that the _____ cortex, characterized as the "executive control center" of the brain, appears to be the last area of the brain to fully mature has been used as a possible explanation for why _____ behavior peaks during adolescence.

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Definitions:

Life Insurance

A contract between an insurer and a policyholder that pays a designated beneficiary a sum of money upon the death of the insured person.

Necessary

Something essential or required in a particular situation, often used to describe conditions or actions needed to achieve a specific result.

Social Status

The position or rank of a person or group within the society, often determined by wealth, occupation, education, or family lineage.

Express Ratification

The explicit, formal approval or confirmation of an act or contract by the person who is bound by the act or contract, typically done after the act has been completed.