The prefrontal cortex changes very little after age 10. Therefore, in its structure and maturity this brain region in a teenager is similar to that of an adult.

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The prefrontal cortex continues to develop and mature well into a person's mid-20s, affecting decision-making, impulse control, and reasoning, which are not fully developed in teenagers.

The Prefrontal Cortex Changes Very Little After Age 10