What Might Explain Why Adolescence Has Been Elongated

question 26

Multiple Choice

What might explain why adolescence has been elongated?

• A) the delayed onset of puberty
• B) recent brain imaging studies that have indicated that the prefrontal cortex is still developing until the age of 25
• C) the failure of young adults to settle down in marriage-like relationships
• D) the increased importance of formal education in making a successful transition into adult roles

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