The Adolescent Brain Undergoes a Major Pruning of Synapses

question 244

Multiple Choice

The adolescent brain undergoes a major pruning of synapses. These changes occur primarily in the ________, which is responsible for ________.

• A) prefrontal cortex; impulse control
• B) cerebral cortex; judgment
• C) amygdala; aggression
• D) hypothalamus; libido

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