In adolescent brains, there is heightened arousal in the _____, compared to their brains in childhood or in adulthood.
A) prefrontal cortex
B) auditory cortex
C) visual system
D) reward centers

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Adolescent brains show heightened activity in the reward centers, such as the nucleus accumbens, compared to their brains in childhood or adulthood. This contributes to increased risk-taking behaviors and a higher susceptibility to addiction during adolescence.

In Adolescent Brains, There Is Heightened Arousal in the _____