Which of the following statements is true of the development of the adolescent brain?
A. Adolescents display strong cognitive skills to control their impulses effectively because of the quick development of the prefrontal cortex.
B. In adolescents, brain changes first occur at the subcortical level in the limbic system.
C. The developmental disjunction in the brain accounts for reduced risk-taking behaviors in adolescents.
D. In comparison with adults, adolescents display fewer emotions because of the slow growth of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex.
Answer: B
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