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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Definitions:

Prospect Theory

A behavioral economic theory that describes how people choose between probabilistic alternatives that involve risk.

Reference Point

A basis or standard for evaluation, assessment, or comparison; a point of reference.

Loss Averse

The psychological phenomenon where losses are perceived to be more significant than equivalent gains.

Mental Accounting

The process by which individuals categorize their money into different accounts based on subjective criteria.