Carter, a 13-year-old boy, has been playing competitive soccer for a few years. He is even on a travel team in the off season. He enjoys the physicality of the game and the competition. Lately, Carter has been more aggressive. He has even gotten a few red cards for charging too aggressively during his games. This may be due to the peak of which brain structure?

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The amygdala is involved in processing emotions such as aggression and fear. During adolescence, the amygdala can be more active, which may lead to increased aggression.

Carter, a 13-Year-Old Boy, Has Been Playing Competitive Soccer for a Few