Scholars have speculated that in early adolescence there is a gap between intense emotions triggered by pubertal hormones and the brains' ability to regulate them. The adolescent is especially vulnerable to risk-taking, recklessness, and emotional problems until:

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The maturation of the frontal lobes, which are responsible for decision-making and impulse control, is crucial for regulating emotions and reducing vulnerability to risk-taking and emotional problems in adolescence.

Scholars Have Speculated That in Early Adolescence There Is a Gap