The improved judgment and impulse control that occur as adolescents grow older is made possible by the development of

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The frontal lobes, specifically the prefrontal cortex, undergo significant development during adolescence and into early adulthood, which is responsible for improved judgment and impulse control. The development of primary and secondary sex characteristics is unrelated to these cognitive processes. The limbic system is involved in emotional regulation, but not specifically in the development of judgment and impulse control.

The Improved Judgment and Impulse Control That Occur as Adolescents