According to Laurence Steinberg (2008, 2010), high risk taking during adolescence is explained by the interaction of the socioemotional and cognitive control systems. This theory is called:

a) Dual systems model
b) Executive function theory
c) Limbic theory
d) Introversion/Extroversion theory
e) Positivist model


Ans: a) Dual systems model

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