At the mall you overhear several 16-year-olds talk about how a friend is having a big party with alcohol when their parents are gone for the weekend.You marvel at their immaturity and wonder how anyone could be that "stupid." What part of the adolescent's brain is still not fully developed and would account for making decisions and planning?
A) reticular formation
B) prefrontal cortex
C) cerebellum
D) hypothalamus

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The prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making, planning, and impulse control, is not fully developed until the mid-20s. This explains why adolescents may engage in risky behavior without fully considering the potential consequences.

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