Why are teenagers more likely to

Question

make rash decisions and not be
able to control impulses than
adults?
(1 point)
All of their organs are
growing.
Their hormones slow
down their brain.
Their prefrontal cortex is
being rewired.
Their amygdala has not
been developed yet.

Answer 1

Teenagers are more likely to make rash decisions and have difficulty controlling impulses primarily because their prefrontal cortex is being rewired. The prefrontal cortex is responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and reasoning, and it is not fully developed until the mid-20s. Meanwhile, the amygdala, which is involved in emotional regulation and responses, is more developed in teenagers, leading to stronger emotional reactions and potentially impulsive behaviors.