Which of the following statements is true about the prefrontal cortex?
A. It develops quickly and matures by early childhood.
B. It is responsible for processing emotions.
C. It is the region of the brain with the lowest level of myelination in adolescence.
D. It is the region where higher-level thinking and self-regulation take place.
Answer: D
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