Which of the following statements is true of the adolescent brain?
A)Because of the quick development of the prefrontal cortex,they display stronger cognitive skills to control their impulses.
B)They display fewer emotions due to the slow growth of the amygdala.
C)The prefrontal cortex continues to mature into early adulthood.
D)The developmental disjunction in the brain accounts for reduced risk-taking behavior of adolescents.

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The prefrontal cortex continues to mature into early adulthood, which means that adolescents do not yet have fully developed cognitive control and decision-making abilities.

Answer: D 
 The developmental disjunction in the brain, which refers to the fact that different parts of the brain mature at different rates during adolescence, may contribute to the increased risk-taking behavior that is observed in many adolescents.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Adolescent