Why does the amygdala play an increased role in the decision-making process of teens than in adults?

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Responses

because the prefrontal cortex has not begun to grow yet

because the amygdala secretes more hormones than the prefrontal cortex

because the prefrontal cortex is not done being rewired yet

because the amygdala has grown larger than the prefrontal cortex

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The correct response is:

because the prefrontal cortex is not done being rewired yet.

In teenagers, the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as decision-making, impulse control, and rational thinking, is still developing. In contrast, the amygdala, which is involved in emotions and risk assessment, is more fully developed, leading to a greater influence of emotional responses on decision-making in teens compared to adults.