Erin, age 17, and her mother would like to lose weight. They join a weight management program that involves following a strict diet and daily exercise regimen. Both women initially find the program difficult but Erin finds that she is having a harder time resisting other enjoyable foods compared to her mother. Which of the following offers the best explanation for Erin's increased difficulty?
A. As a teenager, it is harder for her to resist the immediate gratification that comes from eating an enjoyable food.
B. As a teenager, she is focused more on long-term goals and doesn't view short-term goals as important.
C. As a teenager, her frontal lobe is more active and prevents her from delaying gratification.
D. As a teenager, her metabolism is slower and causes her to have more intense cravings for fat and sugar.
Answer: A
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