According to the Focus on Neuroscience box on the adolescent brain, the most likely explanation for impulsive and erratic behavior in adolescence is:
A)the drastic changes in hormone levels, especially sex hormones.
B)sleep deprivation.
C)immaturity of the prefrontal cortex.
D)the brief but lopsided development of excessive white matter in the brain during the early adolescent years.

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The immaturity of the prefrontal cortex is the most likely explanation for impulsive and erratic behavior in adolescence. This part of the brain is responsible for decision-making, planning, and impulse control, and it continues to develop well into the mid-20s. Therefore, adolescent brains are less equipped to regulate their emotions and impulses compared to adult brains.

According to the Focus on Neuroscience Box on the Adolescent