Adolescents often experience heightened emotions and increased risk-taking behavior. This may be due to delayed development (compared to the limbic system) in which area of the brain?
A) temporal lobe
B) right hemisphere
C) left hemisphere
D) prefrontal cortex

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The prefrontal cortex, located in the frontal lobes of the brain, is responsible for executive functioning and decision-making. It continues to develop throughout adolescence and is not fully developed until the mid-20s. Delayed development in this area may contribute to increased risk-taking behavior and difficulty regulating emotions in adolescents.

Adolescents Often Experience Heightened Emotions and Increased Risk-Taking Behavior