Why are adolescents more likely than adults to make risky decisions?

a. They consistently underestimate the dangers of a risky decision

b. They have difficulty weighing the pros and cons of a possible choice.
c. Their corpus callosum is not yet mature.
d. They often decide impulsively under peer pressure.

d

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A researcher is studying patterns of marriage and divorce among people who live below the poverty line in 10 major cities. This is an example of research

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