Compared with adults making decisions,teenagers
A) more often carefully evaluate alternatives.
B) less often fall back on intuitive judgments.
C) are more effective under "cool," unemotional conditions.
D) perform less well because they must inhibit emotion and impulses in favor of thinking rationally.

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Studies have shown that the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that controls impulse and emotion, is not fully developed in adolescents. This can lead to difficulty with inhibiting emotions and impulses in favor of rational thinking, which can impair decision-making abilities. While teenagers still have the capacity to evaluate alternatives and make careful decisions, they may struggle with regulating their emotions and impulses in the process.

Compared with Adults Making Decisions,teenagers