Question

Adolescents often have difficulty controlling their emotions and making sound decisions about risky behavior. Brain research suggests that this is due to the fact that during adolescence _____A. the amygdala is developed earlier than the prefrontal cortexB. the prefrontal cortex is developed earlier than the amygdalaC. growth in the hippocampus is haltedD. the corpus callosum becomes severed

Answer 1

Answer:

A. the amygdala is developed earlier than the prefrontal cortex            

Explanation:

         The amygdala is a set of neurons which is of almond shape inside our brain. The amygdala is responsible for the emotions in the adolescents. It triggers the emotions, thoughts, aggression, impulses, survival instincts and instinctive behavior.

         The prefrontal cortex is involved in higher brain function which requires mental decisions. It is the decision making apart of the brain. It is responsible for logical reasoning and planning.

        In adolescents the amygdala is developed earlier than the prefrontal cortex  and therefore children have to rely on the amygdala for taking sound decisions and controlling their emotions.

Thus the answer is --

A. the amygdala is developed earlier than the prefrontal cortex