Multiple Choice
One hypothesis about risky behavior in adolescence relates it to immaturity of the brain areas responsible for inhibiting impulses.Which of the following is evidence AGAINST that explanation?
A) Brain scans show that the prefrontal cortex is fully mature by age 12.
B) Teenagers seldom make impulsive decisions under peer pressure.
C) On average, 20-year-olds take greater risks than younger teenagers.
D) On average, males take greater risks than females.
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