Adolescents tend to respond with "gut" reactions to emotional stimuli,while adults are more likely to respond in more rational,reasoned ways.Recent research suggests that this may be because:

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The prefrontal cortex is the part of the brain responsible for executive functioning, decision-making, and impulse control. It continues to develop throughout adolescence and into early adulthood. This development allows adults to respond in more reasoned ways to emotional stimuli compared to adolescents, who rely more on gut reactions. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Adolescents Tend to Respond with "Gut" Reactions to Emotional Stimuli,while