Adolescents are more likely to rely on "hot" decision processes than are either adults or children.

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This statement is supported by research on decision-making in adolescents, which has found that they are more likely to be influenced by emotion and social factors, and to value immediate rewards over long-term consequences. This is thought to be due to the ongoing development of the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for impulse control and decision-making, and which is not fully developed until well into adulthood.

Adolescents Are More Likely to Rely on "Hot" Decision Processes