Dr. Brainy, a neuroscientist, is giving a lecture on teenage brain development. Which of the following is NOT a statement she can make?
A) "We have pinpointed the exact brain regions that make teens behaviorally different from adults."
B) "The myelin sheath grows steadily into a person's twenties."
C) "Due to pruning, the cortex gets thinner during the adolescent years."
D) "Girls are slightly advanced in brain maturation compared to boys."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There is no conclusive evidence that pinpoints exact brain regions that make teens behaviorally different from adults. While studies have identified brain regions that tend to undergo development during adolescence, it is impossible to say that they are the only regions responsible for behavioral differences.

Dr Brainy, a Neuroscientist, Is Giving a Lecture on Teenage