Question

Bobby is seventeen and has been engaging in risky behaviors, such as reckless driving, skipping class, and breaking curfew. Which of the following is an explanation for Bobby's actions that most psychologists support?
A) Bobby is still developing neural connections in his brain.
B) Bobby is rebelling against his peers because isolation.
C) Bobbys temprament makes him prone to risk-taking behavior.
D) Bobby's parents have an authoritative parenting style.
E) Bobby is depressed, as most adolescents are.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Bobby is still developing neural connections in his brain.

Explanation:

In particular, the prefrontal cortex is still under development at the age of young adolescence and. This part of the brain is responsible for decision making, problem solving and monitoring of own actions and projection of their consequences.

The development of prefrontal cortex finish around 25 years, that is why even young people who are already past teenage years can be observed engaging in risk-taking behavior.