The Amygdala, Which Is the "Seat" of Emotions Such as Anger

question 12

Multiple Choice

The amygdala, which is the "seat" of emotions such as anger, matures much earlier than the prefrontal cortex.This may account for which of the following?

• A)adolescents' increased information processing speed
• B)adolescents' risky, impulsive behavior
• C)early onset of puberty
• D)adolescents' sharper self-regulatory skills

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