Adolescents may lack the cognitive skills to control their impulses effectively because of the relatively slow development of the _____.
A)prefrontal cortex
B)amygdala
C)occipital lobe
D)medulla oblongata

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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for executive functions such as impulse control, decision-making, and planning. Its development is not complete until early adulthood, which may explain why adolescents may struggle with controlling their impulses effectively. The other options (B, C, and D) are not directly related to impulse control.

Adolescents May Lack the Cognitive Skills to Control Their Impulses