Studies Demonstrate That,during Adolescence,there Is a Decrease in Activity in the __________

question 55

Multiple Choice

Studies demonstrate that,during adolescence,there is a decrease in activity in the __________ ,while there is an increase in activity in the ___________,demonstrating a greater reliance on executive functioning in decision making than on emotional responses.

• A) amygdala; ventromedial prefrontal cortex
• B) ventromedial prefrontal cortex; amygdala
• C) limbic system; prefrontal cortex
• D) Both A and C

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