The parts of the brain responsible for inhibiting aggression and considering the long-term consequences of behavior are mature in humans
A) at puberty.
B) at the age of 16, which is why we allow people to start driving at that age.
C) at the age of 18, which is why legal adulthood begins at this age.
D) by the early to mid-20s.

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The prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for inhibiting impulsivity and considering long-term consequences, undergoes significant development until the mid-20s. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

The Parts of the Brain Responsible for Inhibiting Aggression and Considering