One reason that risky behaviour is common in adolescence stems from the fact that
A) while the brain systems associated with emotion, reward, and gratification are fully functional, the frontal lobe is continuing to develop
B) while the brain systems associated with logic, reason, and decision-making are fully functional, the limbic system is continuing to develop
C) while the brain is sensitive to emotion, reward, and gratification, it is less sensitive to pain
D) while the brain systems associated with emotion, reward, and gratification are fully functional, the parietal lobe is continuing to develop.

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Research has shown that during adolescence, the brain systems associated with emotion, reward, and gratification are fully functional, while the frontal lobe, which is responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and assessing risk, is still developing. This combination of heightened sensitivity to rewards and lower impulse control can contribute to risky behavior in adolescence.

One Reason That Risky Behaviour Is Common in Adolescence Stems