Adolescents who engage in high-risk behavior more often show less activation of the parts of the prefrontal cortex that are associated with decision making.

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Studies have shown that adolescents who engage in high-risk behavior, such as drug use or dangerous driving, have less activation in the parts of the prefrontal cortex associated with decision making and impulse control. This can contribute to their increased risk-taking behavior.

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