Which statement about brain development in adolescence is true?
A. Adolescents recruit the prefrontal cortex's network of connections with other brain areas more effectively than adults do.
B. Adolescents tend to perform better than adults on tasks requiring inhibition and future orientation.
C. When peers are present, adolescents' brains are less receptive to cues associated with risk taking.
D. Compared to adults, adolescents react more strongly to stressful events and experience pleasurable stimuli more intensely.
Answer: D
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