Young teens are not fully equipped for curbing risky behavior or making long-term plans because of the incomplete maturation of their
A) thalamus.
B) cerebellum.
C) frontal lobes.
D) somatosensory cortex.

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The frontal lobes, which are responsible for impulse control, decision-making, and planning, are not fully developed in young teens, making it difficult for them to curb risky behavior or make long-term plans.

Young Teens Are Not Fully Equipped for Curbing Risky Behavior