The personal fable and risk taking that occur during adolescent egocentrism may be due primarily to the underdevelopment of what part of the brain?
A) amygdala
B) frontal lobes
C) occipital lobe
D) hypothalamus

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The frontal lobes are responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and foreseeing the consequences of actions, which are areas of cognition that are still developing during adolescence. This underdevelopment contributes to the personal fable and risk-taking behaviors seen in adolescent egocentrism.

The Personal Fable and Risk Taking That Occur During Adolescent