According to the Focus on Neuroscience box on the adolescent brain, which area(s) of the brain is (are) the LAST to reach maturity?
A)the parietal lobes
B)areas that are involved with very basic functions, such as processing sensations and movement
C)the amygdala and hippocampus in the limbic system
D)the prefrontal cortex

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The prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for impulse control, decision-making, and planning, is the last area of the brain to fully mature, often not reaching its peak until the mid-20s.

According to the Focus on Neuroscience Box on the Adolescent