According to the dual systems model, risk-taking behavior is greatest in adolescence, when the gap between development of the ______________and the _________________is greatest

a. sub-cortical regions; cortex
b. reward circuit; prefrontal cortex
c. social brain network; social network
d. hormonal systems; brain


Answer: b. reward circuit; prefrontal cortex

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