One reason that risky behavior is common in adolescence stems from the fact that
A) while the brain systems associated with emotion, reward, and gratification are fully functional, the frontal lobe is continuing to develop
B) while the brain systems associated with logic, reason, and decision-making are fully functional, the limbic system is continuing to develop
C) while the brain is sensitive to emotion, reward, and gratification, it is less sensitive to pain
D) while the brain systems associated with emotion, reward, and gratification are fully functional, the parietal lobe is continuing to develop.

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The frontal lobe, responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and foreseeing consequences, is still developing in adolescence, whereas the systems associated with emotion and reward are already mature. This imbalance contributes to riskier behaviors.

One Reason That Risky Behavior Is Common in Adolescence Stems