The maturation of the ____ during adolescence lags behind the maturation of _____.
A) systems that are sensitive to reward; systems responsible for self-control
B) systems responsible for self-control; systems that are sensitive to reward
C) systems responsible for synaptic pruning; systems for myelination
D) systems for myelination; systems responsible for synaptic pruning

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During adolescence, the brain's systems responsible for self-control (such as the prefrontal cortex) mature more slowly than the systems that are sensitive to reward (such as the limbic system). This imbalance can contribute to the risk-taking behaviors often observed in teenagers.

The Maturation of the ____ During Adolescence Lags Behind the Maturation