The amygdala, a structure particularly involved with emotion, matures much earlier than the prefrontal cortex. This may account for which of the following?
A) adolescents' increased information processing speed
B) adolescents' risky, impulsive behavior
C) early onset of puberty
D) adolescents' sharper self-regulatory skills

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The early maturity of the amygdala may lead to adolescents' increased impulsivity and risk-taking behavior, as the prefrontal cortex, which regulates such behavior, is not fully developed until later adolescence or early adulthood.

The Amygdala, a Structure Particularly Involved with Emotion, Matures Much