In part, the trademark impulsivity of adolescence reflects that brain development proceeds more slowly in the brain's _____ than in its _____.
A)brainstem; limbic system
B)limbic system; prefrontal cortex
C)brainstem; prefrontal cortex
D)prefrontal cortex; limbic system

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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for decision-making, planning, and impulse control, and it develops more slowly than the limbic system, which governs emotions and drive, in adolescence. This slow development of the prefrontal cortex relative to the limbic system can lead to impulsive behaviors.

In Part, the Trademark Impulsivity of Adolescence Reflects That Brain