How Might Adolescents' Tendency to Engage in Such Risky Behaviors

question 81

Multiple Choice

How might adolescents' tendency to engage in such risky behaviors as street racing and experimental drug use reflect brain development phenomena?

• A)The corpus callosum is still developing during adolescence,impeding communication between the two hemispheres of the brain.
• B)The left hemisphere matures more slowly than the right,delaying the development of logical thinking abilities.
• C)The prefrontal cortex matures slowly,retarding adolescents' ability to control their impulses.
• D)The limbic system does not develop fully until early adulthood; adolescents therefore have a poor understanding of their own emotions.

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Definitions:

Staff Planners

Individuals responsible for developing, organizing, and managing staff schedules, resources, and future personnel needs.

Communication Gap

A barrier or misunderstanding that occurs during the exchange of information between individuals or groups.

Resistance To Assistance

The phenomenon where individuals or groups are reluctant to accept help or support, often due to pride, mistrust, or fear of dependency.