One theory that posits that subcortical regions of the brain involved in risk behavior mature earlier than the prefrontal regions involved in cognitive control and rational decision making is called the __________.

A. myelination gap model
B. maturational gap model
C. emerging adulthood model
D. adolescent maturity model


Answer: B

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