One Explanation for the Risk-Taking Peak That Is Observed in Adolescence

question 62

Multiple Choice

One explanation for the risk-taking peak that is observed in adolescence is that:

• A) adolescents are not aware of the risks associated with certain behaviors.
• B) the prefrontal cortex is fully developed years before the limbic system is active.
• C) adolescents are relatively higher in sensation seeking and impulsivity than children and adults.
• D) None of the above statements are true. Risk taking does not peak in adolescence.

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