Adolescents tend to respond with "gut" reactions to emotional stimuli,whereas 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 responsible for reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making. It continues to develop through adolescence and into early adulthood, which may account for why adolescents tend to rely more on gut reactions while adults tend to respond in more rational ways. The amygdala, cerebellum, and occipital lobe do not play significant roles in decision-making and emotional responses.

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