Theo is an adolescent boy who has gotten in trouble for a number of delinquent acts such as underage drinking, vandalizing on Halloween, and trespassing

Researchers who take a biological approach would explain this behavior as being caused by an immature _______________.
a. frontal lobe
b. occipital lobe
c. hypothalamus
d. pituitary gland


Answer: A

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higher lower about the same Data are inconclusive.

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