Tomas, age 15, beat a younger boy severely, causing extensive injuries. When asked why, he said the boy sat in a seat on the school bus that Tomas wanted. Which of the following statements might his attorney make in his defense? "Neuroscience evidence shows that ____."

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The prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making and impulse control, continues to mature until around the age of 25, which could be used to argue that Tomas's judgment and impulse control are not fully developed.

Tomas, Age 15, Beat a Younger Boy Severely, Causing Extensive