Paul is dissatisfied with the fact that he is spontaneous when making decisions and often chooses risky options over safer alternatives. Paul thinks he will never get better at making decisions and considers deferring all future major decisions to his wife. Is Paul correct in this assessment?
A. Yes, decision making ability is fixed once an individual's prefrontal cortex has fully matured.
B. Yes, he may be able to learn to make occasional safe decisions but his default will always be to choose the risky option.
C. No, decision-making is a skill that he can be taught at any age.
D. No, because peers, including spouses are likely to have the same level of decision-making ability.
Answer: C
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